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