Alabama § 13A-2-7 - Consent.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 13A-2-7 — Consent., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13A-2-7. Consent.
(a) In general. - The consent of the victim to conduct charged to constitute an offense or to the result thereof is a defense if such consent negatives a required element of the offense or precludes the infliction of the harm or evil sought to be prevented by the law defining the offense.
(b) Consent to bodily harm. - When conduct is charged to constitute an offense because it causes or threatens bodily harm, consent to such conduct or to the infliction of such harm is a defense only if:
(1) The bodily harm consented to or threatened by the conduct consented to is not serious; or
(2) The conduct and the harm are reasonably foreseeable hazards of joint participation in a lawful athletic contest or competitive sport; or
(3) The consent establishes a justification for the conduct under Article 2 of Chapter 3 of this title.
(c) Ineffective consent. - Unless otherwise provided by this Criminal Code or by the law defining the offense, assent does not constitute consent if:
(1) It is given by a person who is legally incompetent to authorize the conduct; or
(2) It is given by a person who by reason of immaturity, mental disease or defect, or intoxication is manifestly unable and known by the actor to be unable to make a reasonable judgment as to the nature or harmfulness of the conduct; or
(3) It is given by a person whose consent is sought to be prevented by the law defining the offense; or
(4) It is induced by force, duress or deception.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 13A-2-7
What does Code of Alabama § 13A-2-7 cover?
Section 13A-2-7 ("Consent.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Alabama § 13A-2-7?
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Is this the official text of Alabama law?
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How does Alabama § 13A-2-7 apply to my situation?
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