The Commonwealth appeals from the dismissal of a complaint of delinquency against the defendant, a twelve year old juvenile. The complaint charged rape based upon the digital penetration of a five year old victim. A judge in the District Court dismissed the complaint on the defendant's motion. The defendant argued that a child under fourteen is conclusively presumed incapable of committing rape and that, in any...
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