Virtual rape and its possible tipification in the criminal code

Abstract

This article aims to promote a study on cybercrimes, especially the practice of rape in the virtual environment, verifying whether the crime in question is based on the criminal legislation in force, since to characterize conduct as a criminal offense is express legal provision is necessary, defining it according to the principle of legality that governs criminal law. It was possible to conclude that despite the fact that such a criminal modality has legal viability, it is necessary to have its classification in the legal provision so that criminals who use the anonymity of the internet do not go unpunished. Bibliographic consultations, scientific articles, jurisprudential analyzes and reports on this theme were used as a source of research.