Rape Case Severity Factors

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I am currently working with the police on a rape report, and my rapist is being investigated. I had a question on some info I might want to give to them
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Understanding the nature of the information can help me provide more accurate advice. Could you please elaborate on the type of information you're considering sharing with the police? Your location would also be helpful to provide jurisdiction-specific advice.
I wanted to know if me being autistic and disabled added anything to the police case, and if it makes it more severe etc
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. In many jurisdictions, if a victim is particularly vulnerable due to factors like disability, it can potentially impact the severity of the crime. However, laws vary. May I know your location to provide more specific information?
California
In California:
- If a victim of rape is disabled, the accused can face a more severe penalty under Penal Code Section *.*(d).
- The law considers the disability factor while determining consent.
- It's important to share your disability status with the police. As it might influence the case.
Got it
Perfect, feel free to let us know if you need any more clarification or help with your situation. We're here to support you.
I’m worried if I tell the police I’m autistic they’ll take me less seriously
It's important to share all relevant information in a criminal investigation, including your autism. Law enforcement officers are trained to handle cases involving individuals with disabilities. They should take your allegations seriously regardless of your condition.
Would my rapist face more severe penalties if I shared that I’m autistic and disabled
In California, if a victim is disabled or has a developmental disorder like autism, it may indeed impact the severity of the crime. Sharing this information with law enforcement could potentially influence the case and penalties, as under California Penal Code Section *.*(d).
Would sharing my autism potentially harm me
In a legal context, sharing your autism shouldn't harm you. It can help authorities understand your situation better and possibly affect the severity of the crime under California Penal Code Section *.*(d). However, it's also important to seek support from advocacy groups for individuals with autism.
Could the police take me less seriously if I share my autism
Police should treat all reports seriously, regardless of the individual's personal circumstances. Sharing about your autism should not impact the seriousness with which they take your case. They're trained to handle cases involving individuals with disabilities.
Okay. So if I tell them, it could possibly make my rapists crime even worse
Yes, sharing your autism might impact the severity of the crime under California Penal Code Section *.*(d). It's important to be open about all relevant information for a thorough investigation. Do you have any other concerns?
How can I word this in a call to the detective
You can say: "Detective [Name], I wanted to share additional information about my case. I am a person with autism and a disability. I understand that under California Penal Code Section *.*(d), this may impact the severity of the crime. I trust this information will be taken into account during the investigation."