Sex Crimes

A number of different offenses fall into the sex crimes category, but they generally involve illegal or coerced sexual conduct against another individual. Every state has laws against prohibiting the various types of sex crimes, such as rape and sexual assault, and each state has its own time limit (or “statute of limitations”) in which victims of sex crimes may file a lawsuit against the alleged offender. People convicted of sex crimes, regardless of severity, are considered “sex offenders” by their respective state and face having their names added to state and federal sex offender registries. The following articles cover sex crimes, sex offender registration requirements, relevant laws, and more.

Learn About Sex Crimes

Indecent Exposure
It is illegal for a person to expose their genitals in public. Here's a basic description of the indecent exposure laws, with links to related topics and state penal code section.
Prostitution
Description of the crime of offering or engaging in sexual acts for payment and links to the relevant penal code section.
Rape
Highlights situations that may constitute the crime of rape, including date rape and statutory rape, and contains links to state penal codes and federal laws against sexual abuse.

Sexual Assault
Describes the catch-all crime that encompasses unwanted sexual touching of many kinds, with links to state penal code and federal law on related crimes.
Solicitation
It's illegal to entice someone else to commit a crime (such as prostitution). This article explains the elements to prove solicitation, as well as defenses and penalties.
Statutory Rape
People below the age of consent cannot legally consent to having sex, even if there was no force or the perpetrator believed the victim was old enough.