Rape of vulnerable: main criminal aspects from the point of view of art. 217-a of law 12.015/2009 in cyberculture

The expression “virtual rape” in contemporary times is shown to be used consistently in the communication vehicles and in the media in general; however, in the midst of doctrines, jurisprudence or extravagant legislation, there are no references to it. The present study aims to expose and explain the new form of the criminal practice of rape that takes place in cyberspace by analyzing the legal interest protected by the criminal type provided for in article 213 of the Brazilian Penal Code, together with the analysis of the concepts of cyber and sexual crimes.