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Street LawSex Offenses
Mr. BachGovernment
Sexual Harassment
• Covers both sexes and same-sex relationships
• 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
• Ranges from misdemeanor to felony
• Restraining Orders
Case of Rape
• Rape Shield Laws• Victim Anonymity• Statistics– 80% of rapes by
perpetrator the victim knew
– 20% by strangers
Statutory Rape
• Age of consent varies widely from state to state
• Ohio is 16, minimum 13• Not knowing is not a
defense• Being lied to is not a
defense
Sex Offender Registry
• http://www.sheriffalerts.com/cap_office_disclaimer.php?office=55150
California – AffirmativeAssent
• Instead of “NO Means NO” – “YES Means YES”
• Withdrawal of consent during intercourse
Ohio University Case
Revenge Porn
• Demonstrates how the law evolves to keep up with the Internet
• 18 years in prison– Identity Theft– Extortion