Do you think that if someone accuses someone of raping them and it's PROVEN beyond ANY doubt that the person accusing someone of rape is lying, that they should get the same sentence as the person would've if they had been convicted of rape?
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I would definitely favor that! It's an excellent idea! When are you running for Governor? I'll move to your state and vote for you! +5
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Well if you think lying is as bad as raping someone...
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They will get a sentence oftentimes. You can't claim a lie. Perjury is illegal and misrepresentation of a crime is as well.
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I think the penalty for such an act should be severe. 1. this act is why many women never come forward in fear of being accused of this. It is also why it is sometimes very difficult to get convictions on real rape cases. 2. This type of crime seeks to falsely destroy someones life and take away their freedom. They should be locked away for a very long time.
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yeah that sounds like justice to me but you would have to prove without a doubt that she did not just make it up and that she did not atleast at some what that it was no where near rape
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Sounds good. Or at least some kind of sentence.
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absolutely because during the process the "accusees" life is being turned upside down, people that heard of the accusation stay away from them, their spouse is looking at them in a new light (tho, depending on the bond that the marriage has, it may bring them closer). Their kids are going thru Hell. Yeah, if it's proven the the "accusee" is innocent, I think the accuser should stand trial for slander and false accusation, along with getting some counsling and time in jail.
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I don't know if they should get the same sentencing but a punishment is definately a good idea.
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Rape is typically a felony charge - if you're found to be lying about the charges you bring against someone, isn't it usually a misdemeanor at best? I think they should definitely be charged, but perhaps not with a felony.
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There are penalties for false police report and for perjury, but they are not as severe as the penalty for rape. The person who was accused should get a lawyer who can file charges against the liar and get compensation for the falsely accused, which might be even better. He can make her life a legal hell.
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Yes, plus a lawsuit for defamation of character.
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No, but I believe they should be prosecuted with whatever is available in that jurisdiction for falsely accusing, malicious prosecution, unwarranted use of tax money etc.
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A comparable sentence. Perjury is taken very seriously by the courts - I imagine some would hold that her crime is actually worse than rape. It is a crime against the state. The state can get kinda fussy about that kind of thing. I agree with the lawsuit as well. I truly think that people who rape should be severely punished. When you set up serious punishment you also need to make sure that people are seriously afraid to make false accusations.
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No way! Being accused and dragged through court can in no way be as traumatic as rape must be. Sentences should reflect the crimes and suffering.
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