The Law Dictionary for Everyone
The term “sexual misconduct” refers to any conduct which is sexual in nature and which is unwelcome and engaged in without consent. For example, this type of misconduct can refer to everything from unwanted groping to rape. A person can be guilty of sexual misconduct whether male or female, and such wrongdoing can even occur between two members of the […]
Read moreSexual battery is a term describing a sexual crime that involves criminal sexual contact or touching. The difference between sexual battery and rape is that sexual battery does not involve intercourse or other kinds of forced sexual penetration. Sexual battery can occur while the victim is clothed, as well as unclothed. However, while some states use the term “sexual battery” […]
Read moreRomeo and Juliet laws address the issue of consensual sex between teens and young adults. Historically, these young adults could be charged with statutory rape when engaging in a relationship or sexual relations with someone who is technically under the age of consent. Romeo and Juliet laws typically reduce or eliminate the statutory rape penalty in many cases, though the […]
Read moreMegan’s Law is a federal law that requires information about convicted sex offenders to be made available to the public. The law was enacted in response to the 1986 murder of seven-year old Megan Nicole Kanka, after having been lured into her neighbor’s house and raped. The neighbor had previously been convicted of sexual molestation of a child. Following the […]
Read moreAge of consent is the age at which an individual is deemed legally competent to consent to engage in sexual activities. This minimum age varies by state, and having sex with someone under the age of consent is considered to be a criminal act. Some jurisdictions make allowances for minors engaging in sexual activities with each other, though there may […]
Read moreThe term sex offender refers to an individual who has committed a sex-related crime. While each jurisdiction has different statutes concerning what is considered a sex crime, certain crimes, such as rape, sexual abuse, prostitution, and sex trafficking, are widely accepted as sex crimes. In some jurisdictions, however, people may be charged with a crime simply for engaging in sexual […]
Read moreProstitution meaning in law Prostitution is the criminal act of providing, or offering to provide, sexual services in exchange for compensation. Prostitution laws penalize those who sell sexual services, as well as those who purchase the services. Laws are also in place to punish those who arrange prostitution, or benefit from it in any way. To explore this concept, consider […]
Read moreRape is a crime in which sexual intercourse is committed without consent, through force, threats, or fearful intimidation. In most jurisdictions, the actual crime of rape requires actual sexual penetration. Some states however, have included non-consensual penetration by objects in their rape laws. To explore this concept, consider the following rape definition. Definition of Rape Noun Sexual intercourse with, or […]
Read morePornography refers to material or representations designed to arouse or give sexual pleasure to the individual who reads, see, hears, or handles it. What is considered to be pornography is in constant flux, as society’s view of what is social acceptable, and what is considered vulgar or immoral changes. To explore this concept, consider the following pornography definition. Definition of […]
Read moreBy strict definition, pandering is the act of providing what someone else needs or requires. As it relates to the law, pandering is the act of recruiting prostitutes, and soliciting clients for prostitutes. Pandering is illegal, as is prostitution, in all states, save for portions of Nevada. In many jurisdictions, the words pandering and “pimping” are used interchangeably, as both […]
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