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What does 'Deviate Sexual Intercourse' mean?
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.
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What is the legal definition of a 'Child' according to the Texas Penal Code?
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What constitutes an 'Act of Sexual Abuse'?
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What are the elements of continuous sexual abuse of a child?
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What is the punishment for continuous sexual abuse of a child?
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Which of the following is considered 'Public Lewdness'?
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What is the offense classification for 'Public Lewdness'?
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What are the elements of 'Indecent Exposure'?
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What is the offense classification for 'Indecent Exposure'?
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What is the classification for 'Bestiality' offenses?
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What is the offense classification for 'Indecency with a Child'?
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What are the elements of 'Invasive Visual Recordings'?
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What is the offense classification for 'Invasive Visual Recording'?
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What is the offense classification for 'Promotion of Intimate Visual Material'?
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What is the offense classification for 'Voyeurism'?
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What are the elements of 'Sexual Coercion'?
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What is the offense classification for 'Sexual Coercion'?
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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.