Sexual Battery

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Sexual Battery refers to sex crimes that are not covered by rape statutes, such as sexual abuse or sexual misconduct. Sexual battery is often characterized as sexual touching or penetration without consent of the person and achieved with the threat of or usage of force.

Below, you'll find comprehensive information covering sexual battery including the laws for each state and answers to common questions.

An Overview of Sexual Battery Laws

Sexual Battery: Laws and Penalties
Sexual battery is a serious offense usually punishable by imprisonment. Learn more here.

State-by-State Sexual Battery Laws

Get state specific information for sexual battery laws and penalties. If your state does not have an article, check back later. (This page is still under construction.)

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Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
D.C.
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho

Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri

Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania

Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming

Questions & Answers About Sexual Battery

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