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Originally Posted by Makarov
It isn't possible to say whether or not this hypothetical situation is sexual assault or not because you've left out the most important fact: does the woman, in her mind, consent to the sexual contact?
Consent is not a verbal or written statement giving permission. It is a state of mind.
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Yes. And we often don’t know the state of mind of other people. That’s what makes this area of the law so murky and complex. As much as a lot of people wish it were otherwise.