How the fuck is there a statute of limitations for rape in New York?

[Catholic_Lady]

There are a lot of reasons why women don't report being raped. It is not an uncommon thing at all. If there is enough evidence to support the rape years after it happened, I don't see why it can't be investigated and the criminal brought to justice.

What is so hard to understand that you can not prove intent, or more specifically consent? one day after... let alone 5 years later.

Consent is the only difference between sex and rape.

And consent because it is in the mind with no absolute DNA clad proof tied to it can be changed as an after thought especially when tied to emotion. Look at Lady for campus' posts for an example of truth being traded to support an emotion built narrative.

The ONLY (not good) but ONLY means we have to discern consent is time.

Meaning if there was a rape it has been determined that in the state of NY that 5 years separates sex from rape.

Rape being defined as unlawful sexual activity.

When I say if in the state of new york (or any state with a SoL) a Rape is not Reported with in that SoL, the sexual act can not be identified as unlawful, as the law allows only a ______ year window to report said rape. Therefore in the eyes of the law despite what happened the sex act can not be considered unlawful. It becomes unwanted sex.

I think there may still be ways. For example, if the girl goes to the hospital after the rape and it is documented that she has tears in her genitals and scars/bruises and that she is in an emotional state of extreme distress or shock. Or if there are witnesses who come forward, and/or video evidence (sickeningly enough, rape of unconsciously drunk girls in college and high school parties do get recorded sometimes). 

IF there is enough evidence (and that's a big if), I don't think there should be a time limit to seek justice for it. And I can definitely see how there could still be evidence years later.