Sexual Battery
/ˈsɛkʃuəl ˈbætəri/
Definitions
- (n.) The intentional and unlawful physical contact with a person's intimate body parts without consent, typically involving sexual motivation.
The defendant was charged with sexual battery for touching the victim without permission.
Forms
- sexual batteries
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Commentary
Sexual battery statutes vary by jurisdiction but generally focus on non-consensual sexual touching distinct from penetration offenses.
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