Questions and Answers
What is Chapter 31 related to?
What constitutes Deviate Sexual Intercourse?
Sexual intercourse per os or per anus between human beings and any form of sexual intercourse with an animal.
Define Forcible Compulsion.
Compulsion by use of physical, intellectual, moral, emotional, or psychological force.
What is the significance of 3102 Mistake as to Age?
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What is considered Rape under section 3121a?
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Who is defined as a victim under section 3121c?
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What are the sentences for Rape of a Child offenses under section 3121e?
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What constitutes Statutory Sexual Assault under section 3122.1?
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What is Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse?
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What is Aggravated Indecent Assault?
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Define Indecent Exposure.
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What is Unlawful Dissemination of Intimate Images?
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Study Notes
Chapter 31: Sexual Offenses
- Encompasses various sexual crimes under Pennsylvania law.
Deviate Sexual Intercourse
- Defined as sexual intercourse through the mouth or anus between humans or any sexual intercourse with an animal.
- Includes any slight penetration of genitals or anus with a foreign object, except for legitimate medical or law enforcement purposes.
Forcible Compulsion
- Involves using physical, intellectual, moral, emotional, or psychological force, either explicitly or implicitly.
- Includes circumstances leading to death before, during, or after the act.
Mistake as to Age (Section 3102)
- For a child under 14, it's no defense to claim ignorance of the child's age.
- If the crime involves a child above 14, the defendant may prove reasonable belief of the child’s age as a defense.
Rape (Section 3121a)
- Classified as a first-degree felony.
- Occurs through forcible compulsion, threats, unconsciousness, drug facilitation, or when the complainant is unable to consent due to mental disability.
Rape of a Child (Section 3121c)
- A first-degree felony for sexual intercourse with a complainant under 13 years of age.
Rape of a Child with Serious Bodily Injury (Section 3121c)
- Accompanied by serious bodily injury, also classified as a first-degree felony.
Sentencing for Rape of a Child (Section 3121e)
- Maximum sentences are 40 years for rape of a child and life imprisonment for certain violations.
Statutory Sexual Assault (Section 3122.1)
- Felony of the second degree for intercourse with a complainant under 16 where the perpetrator is 4-8 years older.
- First-degree felony for perpetrator 11 or more years older than a complainant under 16.
Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse (Section 3123a)
- Defined as engaging in deviate sexual intercourse without consent, similar to rape provisions including age considerations.
Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse with a Child (Section 3123b)
- A first-degree felony when the complainant is under 13 years of age.
Serious Bodily Injury in Child Deviate Sexual Intercourse (Section 3123c)
- Committed against a child under 13 with the stipulation of serious bodily injury, punishable with severe penalties.
Sentencing for Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse (Section 3123d)
- A maximum of 40 years for subsection (b) and life imprisonment for subsection (c).
Sexual Assault (Section 3124.1)
- Engaging in sexual intercourse or deviate sexual intercourse without the complainant's consent constitutes a second-degree felony.
Institutional Sexual Assault (Section 3124.2a)
- Employees in correctional facilities engaging in sexual conduct with inmates commits a third-degree felony.
Institutional Sexual Assault of a Minor (Section 3124.2 a.1)
- Similar to institutional sexual assault but applies if the victim is under 18 years old.
Institutional Sexual Assault of a Minor in School (Section 3124.2 a.2)
- Involves individuals with direct contact with students committing sexual offenses against them.
Aggravated Indecent Assault (Section 3125a)
- Involves penetration with consent issues or circumstances of coercion, leading to severe penalties; specific conditions relating to the age of the complainant.
Aggravated Indecent Assault of a Child (Section 3125b)
- Similar to the previous section but specifically targets a complainant under 13, incurring strict penalties.
Indecent Assault (Section 3126a)
- Defined by indecent contact or intentional exposure to bodily fluids without consent, with similar conditions as aggravated assault pertaining to age.
Indecent Exposure (Section 3127a)
- Involves exposing genitals in public, classified as a misdemeanor depending on the presence of minors.
Unlawful Dissemination of Intimate Images (Section 3131)
- Prohibits sharing intimate images of a partner without consent, punishable as a misdemeanor; higher penalties apply for images of minors.
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Test your knowledge of Pennsylvania's Crimes Code, Title 18, specifically Chapter 31, which covers Sexual Offenses. This quiz will help you understand key concepts and definitions related to deviate sexual intercourse and other sexual offenses. Perfect for law students or anyone interested in criminal law.
