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§ 451

Delaware Title 11 — Delaware law

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

Source: https://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c004/index.html· Version 2026