Savage 写了: 2025年 7月 2日 13:28
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While infidelity is not widely illegal, it remains a crime in a handful of U.S. states, primarily as a misdemeanor or felony, though enforcement is rare. Additionally, several countries consider adultery illegal, with some imposing severe penalties like imprisonment or even death.
U.S. States Where Adultery is Still a Crime:
Felony:
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Michigan, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin consider adultery a felony, with potential penalties like imprisonment.
Misdemeanor:
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Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Maryland, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Carolina, and Virginia.
Rarely Enforced:
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While these laws exist, they are rarely enforced, especially since the 2003 Supreme Court ruling in Lawrence v. Texas implied that such laws might be unconstitutional.
Other Countries Where Adultery is Illegal:
Severe Penalties:
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In some countries, like Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Brunei, Iran, and Somalia, adultery is a capital offense, meaning it can be punishable by death, according to Law Stack Exchange.
Jail Time and Fines:
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In countries like Afghanistan, Taiwan, and the Philippines, adultery can lead to jail time or fines, according to Business Insider.