179 N.J. Super. 27 - State v. Thompson’s Empirical Analysis
1981
Citation profile
2
cited by 2 later decisions
1
states following
March 2000
most recently cited
2 state decisions
Relationships
Relies on Michael M. v. Superior Court of Sonoma County · 162 N.J. Super. 302 - State v. Thompson
Most-quoted passages
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“Any person who has carnal knowledge of a woman forcibly against her will, or while she is under the influence of any narcotic drug, or who, being of the age of 16 or over, unlawfully and carnally abuses a woman-child under the age of 12 years, with or without her consent, is guilty of a high misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of not more than $5,000, or by imprisonment for not more than 30 years, or both; or who, being of the age of 16 or over, unlawfully and carnally abuses a woman-child of the age of 12 years or over, but under the age of 16 years, with or without her consent, is guilty of a high misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of not more than $5,000, or by imprisonment for not more than 15 years, or both. (Emphasis added).”
1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
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