Del. Code tit. 11 § 451

Current through 2024 Legislative Session Act Chapter 269

Section 451 - Consent of victim to acts not involving physical injury as defense

In any prosecution for an offense, it is a defense that the victim consented to the act done, provided that:

(1) The act did not involve or threaten physical injury; and

(2) Such consent negatives an element of the offense.

Any person who enters the presence of other people consents to the normal physical contacts incident to such presence.

11 Del. C. § 451

11 Del. C. 1953, § 451; 58 Del. Laws, c. 497, § 1.;