Sex Offense (Noun)
Meaning
A statutory offense that provides that it is a crime to knowingly cause another person to engage in an unwanted sexual act by force or threat; "most states have replaced the common law definition of rape with statutes defining sexual assault".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The suspect was arrested and charged with a sex offense after allegedly assaulting a minor at the local park.
- In many jurisdictions, a sex offense conviction can result in lifelong registration as a sex offender.
- The victim reported the sex offense to the authorities, who immediately launched an investigation.
- A sex offense is typically considered a felony and carries severe penalties, including lengthy prison sentences.
- The state's sex offense laws were recently updated to include stricter penalties for offenders who target vulnerable populations.