This charge is often used in situations where the survivor was drinking or using drugs and therefore incapable of giving consent. Although it states in Rape III class C that the individual is not married, most states have marital rape laws. Hate Crimes Hate crimes are crimes in which the offender intentionally selects a victim based on the victim's real or perceived membership in a particular group. Laws vary state to state. In Washington state, these groups include, but are not limited to, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or gender.
Hate crimes are felonies.
There are a number of ways to identify a hate crime. Anorexic and bulimic individuals are excessively concerned with their looks and their weight. The bulimic eats in an uncontrollable manner, gorging themselves on massive amounts of food, then eliminating it all through vomiting or with the aid of laxatives or diuretics. A compulsive overeater is unable to control food intake and repeatedly attempts to lose weight by dieting. Initial success in weight loss may be achieved but, ultimately, the lost weight is put back on along with additional pounds.