Sexual Offenses and Definitions Quiz

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What does 'Deviate Sexual Intercourse' mean?

Touching of the anus, breast, or genitals

Penetration of the female sex organ by the male sex organ

Any contact between the genitals and mouth/anus (correct)

A person to whom someone is legally married

What does 'Sexual Contact' mean?

Any touching of the anus, breast, or any part of the genitals with intent to arouse or gratify the sexual desire of any person.

What is 'Sexual Intercourse'?

Penetration of the female sex organ by the male sex organ.

A spouse is defined as a person to whom someone is legally married.

True Signup and view all the answers

What is the legal definition of a 'Child' according to the Texas Penal Code?

Younger than 17 years of age. Signup and view all the answers

What constitutes an 'Act of Sexual Abuse'?

Any act that violates specified penal laws. Signup and view all the answers

What are the elements of continuous sexual abuse of a child?

Committing 2 or more acts of sexual abuse within 30 days, with the actor being 17 or older and the child younger than 14. Signup and view all the answers

What is the punishment for continuous sexual abuse of a child?

Imprisonment for life or a minimum of 25 years to 99 years. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered 'Public Lewdness'?

Both A and B Signup and view all the answers

What is the offense classification for 'Public Lewdness'?

Class A Misdemeanor. Signup and view all the answers

What are the elements of 'Indecent Exposure'?

Exposing the anus or any part of genitals with intent to arouse or gratify, while being reckless about others present. Signup and view all the answers

What is the offense classification for 'Indecent Exposure'?

Class B Misdemeanor. Signup and view all the answers

What is the classification for 'Bestiality' offenses?

State Jail Felony, or 2nd Degree Felony if in the presence of a child or causing serious bodily injury to the animal. Signup and view all the answers

What is the offense classification for 'Indecency with a Child'?

2nd Degree Felony for sexual contact, and 3rd Degree Felony for sexual exposure. Signup and view all the answers

What are the elements of 'Invasive Visual Recordings'?

Without consent and with intent to invade privacy using visual recording devices. Signup and view all the answers

What is the offense classification for 'Invasive Visual Recording'?

State Jail Felony. Signup and view all the answers

What is the offense classification for 'Promotion of Intimate Visual Material'?

State Jail Felony. Signup and view all the answers

What is the offense classification for 'Voyeurism'?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What are the elements of 'Sexual Coercion'?

Threatening or coercing to commit an offense of violence to obtain intimate visual material or sexual conduct. Signup and view all the answers

What is the offense classification for 'Sexual Coercion'?

State Jail Felony or 3rd Degree Felony for repeat offenders. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Sexual Offenses Definitions

Deviate Sexual Intercourse: Involves any contact between genitals and the mouth or anus, or insertion of objects into the anus.
Sexual Contact: Refers to any intentional touching of the anus, breast, or genitals to arouse or gratify sexual desire.
Sexual Intercourse: Defined as the penetration of the female sex organ by the male sex organ.
Spouse: Legally married individual.
Child: Defined as someone younger than 17 years old.

Sexual Abuse Considerations

Act of Sexual Abuse: Violates multiple laws, including aggravated kidnapping, indecency with a child, sexual assault, any form of prostitution, or sexual performance by a child.
Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child: Occurs when an actor, aged 17 or older, commits two or more acts of sexual abuse against a child under 14 within a 30-day period.
Punishment for Continuous Sexual Abuse: Imprisonment for life or a term between 25 to 99 years.

Public Offenses

Elements of Public Lewdness: Engaging in sexual acts in public knowingly or recklessly, aware that others might be offended.
Public Lewdness: Classified as a Class A Misdemeanor.

Indecent Exposure

Elements: Exposure of genitals or anus with intent to arouse or gratify while recklessly disregarding the presence of others.
Classification: Offense graded as a Class B Misdemeanor.

Bestiality

Classified as a State Jail Felony unless committed in the presence of a child or causing serious injury to the animal, elevating it to a 2nd Degree Felony.

Indecency with a Child

Sexual contact with a child classified as a 2nd Degree Felony.
Sexual exposure to a child classified as a 3rd Degree Felony.

Invasive Visual Recordings

Definition: Involves unauthorized visual recordings intended to invade someone’s privacy, specifically intimate areas.
Classification: Offense categorized as a State Jail Felony.

Promotion of Intimate Visual Material

Also classified as a State Jail Felony.

Voyeurism

Class C Misdemeanor for first offenses.
Class B Misdemeanor for repeat offenders.
State Jail Felony if the victim is younger than 14.

Sexual Coercion

Defined by intentionally threatening violence to obtain intimate visual material, sexual conduct, or benefits.
Classification: State Jail Felony or 3rd Degree Felony for repeat offenders.

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This quiz covers key definitions and considerations related to sexual offenses, including deviate sexual intercourse, sexual abuse, and public offenses. Test your knowledge on legal terms and the ramifications of such crimes, particularly concerning child protection laws.