Street Law Sex Offenses Mr. Bach Government

Sexual Harassment Covers both sexes and same-sex relationships Covers both sexes and same-sex relationships Must show pattern of harassment – can’t be simple off-hand remarks or isolated incidents Must show pattern of harassment – can’t be simple off-hand remarks or isolated incidents

Stalking Laws Relates to phone calls, cyber communication, physical presence Relates to phone calls, cyber communication, physical presence Ranges from misdemeanor to felony Ranges from misdemeanor to felony Restraining Orders Restraining Orders

Case of Rape Rape Shield Laws Rape Shield Laws Victim Anonymity Victim Anonymity Statistics Statistics – 80% of rapes by perpetrator the victim knew – 20% by strangers

Statutory Rape Age of consent varies widely from state to state Age of consent varies widely from state to state Ohio is 16, minimum 13 Ohio is 16, minimum 13 Not knowing is not a defense Not knowing is not a defense Being lied to is not a defense Being lied to is not a defense

Sex Offender Registry p_office_disclaimer.php?office= p_office_disclaimer.php?office=5 5150

California – Affirmative Assent Instead of “NO Means NO” – “YES Means YES” Instead of “NO Means NO” – “YES Means YES” Withdrawal of consent during intercourse Withdrawal of consent during intercourse

Ohio University Case

Revenge Porn Demonstrates how the law evolves to keep up with the Internet Demonstrates how the law evolves to keep up with the Internet 18 years in prison 18 years in prison – Identity Theft – Extortion