Under what circumstance can a woman be held liable for rape?

The basis for holding a woman liable for rape arises when she uses drugs to incapacitate the victim. This action demonstrates a clear violation of consent, as it manipulates or removes the victim's ability to agree or disagree to sexual activities. Rape laws are designed to protect individuals from being sexually violated, and the use of drugs as a means of coercion or incapacitation is a significant breach of this protection.

In many jurisdictions, the law recognizes that consent must be informed and voluntary, and any act that undermines that consent, such as drugging the victim, is considered a serious crime. Therefore, a woman who engages in such behavior can be prosecuted and held liable under rape statutes.

In contrast, the other circumstances presented do not directly involve actions that constitute the crime of rape in legal terms. Being a witness or making false accusations involves different legal considerations and does not pertain to the act itself. Moreover, having a previous conviction does not inherently indicate an ability to commit a rape in the current context; it may influence sentencing but does not affect liability for a new crime without further evidence of misconduct.