What does Nonconsential Sexual Conduct 5th Degree mean?

Question

I am on an email list that sends out the names and address changes of registered sex offenders. One that is listed as Nonconsen Sexual Conduct 5th Degree. How many degrees are there, and what do they mean?

Answer 1

Without knowing which State you're inquiring about it's difficult to provide an exact response. However, you can look at the offenses in this matter...

In a "misconduct" case you are referring to an offense of a lower style of misbehavior versus that of a major sex crime such as a rape offense.

An example of sexual misconduct could be a certain comment made towards another. The degree of the offense can be determined by how offensive the comment was or the age of the victim. So it would be possible that if a 10 year old victim was offered to perform specific sexual acts or certain lewd statements were made an offense may be referred to as a "sexual misconduct" with a specific 1st, 2nd etc degree associated with it.

The "degree" of the offense will normally indicate the severity of the offense and what punishment would be associated with the offense.

If you wish to email me directly with more specific information to include your state...I can give you a more definitive answer!

Answer 2

You need to look up the laws of your own state. These categories are established by the legislation and legal minds of each state or territory.

I'm thinking it probably means some sexual touching or behaviour which did not induce either pregnancy, disease, or trauma. However to be sure one needs to know your state, and you might as well look for your state's web site, where the laws might be available online.

Answer 3

The definitions would be made by your state government and differ from state to state.

Answer 4

1st degree is really bad, like 1st degree murder, 5 may be bad, but lower on the scale.

Answer 5

Where are you? Every State/Country has different laws.