Question 1

Statutory rape requires:

Accepted Answer

Statutory rape is a strict liability offense, meaning it does not require proof of intent to commit the crime. The focus is on the act itself and whether it was illegal, regardless of the perpetrator's state of mind or intentions.

Question 2

​ In Perry v. Commonweath , the Kentucky Supreme Court permitted a defendant in a rape case to offer evidence that the victim had in the past made false rape claims against others. Since such evidence is not about past sexual behavior, the court held the rape shield law:

Accepted Answer

The court held the rape shield law inapplicable because the evidence was not about past sexual behavior but rather about past false claims, which could be relevant to the credibility of the victim's testimony.

Question 3

In ACLU v. Gonzales , a federal judge held that the Child Online Protection Act statute was unconstitutional because it:

Accepted Answer

The court found that the Child Online Protection Act did not use the least restrictive means to achieve its goal of protecting children from harmful online content, thus violating the First Amendment.

Question 4

A factor that does not increase the degree of sexual assault is:

Accepted Answer

Using subterfuge, tricks, or drugs does not increase the degree of sexual assault, as the degree is typically increased by factors like inflicting bodily injury, using a deadly weapon, or infecting the victim with a disease like AIDS.

Question 5

Which of the following statements is not true of the Child Online Protection Act (COPA)?

Accepted Answer

The Child Online Protection Act (COPA) was specifically a federal law and did not directly affect state enforcement of child exploitation laws. Its main focus was on restricting access by minors to harmful material on the internet on a national level, rather than altering or influencing state-level enforcement mechanisms.

Question 6

______ is NOT considered prostitution.

Accepted Answer

Engaging in sexual relations with a spouse is not considered prostitution as it does not involve the exchange of sexual services for a fee with a non-spousal partner.

Question 7

Because the goal of civil commitment of a sex offender is to furnish treatment to the sex offender, rather than punish him or her for criminal conduct, it is generally held that these civil commitments do not violate the:

Accepted Answer

Civil commitment for sex offenders is considered a form of treatment rather than punishment. Therefore, it does not violate the Double Jeopardy Clause, which prevents someone from being tried twice for the same crime, or the Ex Post Facto Clause, which prohibits laws from being applied retroactively to criminalize actions that were legal when originally performed.

Question 8

In Todd's rape trial, his defense attorney attempted to offer evidence of previous sexual encounters with the alleged victim, in order to show that she also consented this time. This evidence:

Accepted Answer

Rape shield laws are designed to protect the alleged victim's privacy and avoid introducing evidence of the victim's past sexual behavior unless it meets very specific exceptions, which generally do not include proving consent in subsequent encounters.

Question 9

The ______ was passed by Congress to eliminate the problems in earlier legislation.

Accepted Answer

The Child Online Protection Act (COPA) was passed by Congress to address and eliminate problems found in earlier legislation aimed at protecting minors from harmful online content. COPA specifically targeted commercial distribution of material harmful to minors on the internet.

Question 10

Most states divide sexual assault into:

Accepted Answer

Most states categorize sexual assault into two or more degrees, with the severity of the offense and the punishment varying by degree.

Question 11

______ is a basis for civil commitment of a sexual predator.

Accepted Answer

Pedophilia is a specific criterion that can be used as a basis for the civil commitment of a sexual predator, as it directly relates to sexual behavior towards children, which is a key concern in such legal actions.

Question 12

Sexual intercourse with a minor female under the age stated by the criminal code, who is not the wife of a perpetrator, is the crime of:

Accepted Answer

Statutory rape is defined as sexual intercourse with a minor who is below the age of consent, as specified by law, regardless of whether the minor gives consent or not. The other options do not specifically address the issue of age or consent in the context provided.

Question 13

In most states, honest mistake as to the age of the minor in a statutory rape case:

Accepted Answer

In most states, an honest mistake regarding the age of the minor is not permitted as a defense in statutory rape cases. Statutory rape laws often operate under a strict liability principle, where the adult's knowledge or belief about the minor's age is irrelevant.

Question 14

Civil commitment is permissible only if it can be shown the person is a dangerous sexual predator who poses a substantial threat to commit sexual offenses in the future, and that the person:

Accepted Answer

Civil commitment for a dangerous sexual predator is permissible when it can be demonstrated that the individual cannot control their behavior, posing a substantial threat of committing future sexual offenses. This criterion focuses on the inability to control behavior rather than the specifics of past charges, the nature of potential victims, or the history of violent behavior.

Question 15

18 U.S.C. § 2422(b) makes it a crime, punishable by 10 years in prison, to use a communication to entice an individual under 18 years old to engage in sexual activity if such activity could be charged as "a criminal offense" under federal or state law. This is known as:

Accepted Answer

18 U.S.C. § 2422(b) is specifically referred to as the Federal Enticement Statute, which criminalizes the use of communication to entice a minor into sexual activity that constitutes a criminal offense.

Question 16

Most statutes regarding the offense of sexual touching require the state to prove the touching was intentional, nonconsensual, and:

Accepted Answer

Most statutes specify that the touching must be done with the intent to arouse or gratify sexual desire to constitute the offense of sexual touching. This element distinguishes it from non-sexual or accidental touching.

Question 17

Once civilly committed, many sex offenders are:

Accepted Answer

Many sex offenders who are civilly committed never get released because the criteria for release are stringent, often requiring them to demonstrate they are no longer a threat to society, which can be difficult to prove.

Question 18

Nude home photos of minor family members can result in prosecution and conviction:

Accepted Answer

Nude photos of minors, even within a family context, can be considered child pornography under the law, regardless of distribution status. The intent behind the photo, its content, and context are critical factors in legal evaluation, making it possible for someone to be prosecuted even if the photos are not shared with third parties.

Question 19

The Communications Decency Act passed by Congress in 1996 was found to be unconstitutional because it violated the ______ Amendment to the US Constitution.

Accepted Answer

The Communications Decency Act was found to be unconstitutional because it violated the First Amendment, which protects freedom of speech. The Act's provisions were seen as overly broad and restrictive of free speech on the internet.

Question 20

Persons who procure customers for and provide assistance to prostitutes are called:

Accepted Answer

Pimps are individuals who procure customers for and provide assistance to prostitutes, often managing and taking a portion of their earnings.

Quiz 12: Sexual Assault, Rape, Prostitution, and Related Sex Crimes

Statutory rape requires:

In Perry v. Commonweath , the Kentucky Supreme Court permitted a defendant in a rape case to offer evidence that the victim had in the past made false rape claims against others. Since such evidence is not about past sexual behavior, the court held the rape shield law:

In ACLU v. Gonzales , a federal judge held that the Child Online Protection Act statute was unconstitutional because it:

A factor that does not increase the degree of sexual assault is:

Which of the following statements is not true of the Child Online Protection Act (COPA) ?

______ is NOT considered prostitution.

Because the goal of civil commitment of a sex offender is to furnish treatment to the sex offender, rather than punish him or her for criminal conduct, it is generally held that these civil commitments do not violate the:

In Todd's rape trial, his defense attorney attempted to offer evidence of previous sexual encounters with the alleged victim, in order to show that she also consented this time. This evidence:

The ______ was passed by Congress to eliminate the problems in earlier legislation.

Most states divide sexual assault into:

______ is a basis for civil commitment of a sexual predator.

Sexual intercourse with a minor female under the age stated by the criminal code, who is not the wife of a perpetrator, is the crime of:

In most states, honest mistake as to the age of the minor in a statutory rape case:

Civil commitment is permissible only if it can be shown the person is a dangerous sexual predator who poses a substantial threat to commit sexual offenses in the future, and that the person:

18 U.S.C. § 2422(b) makes it a crime, punishable by 10 years in prison, to use a communication to entice an individual under 18 years old to engage in sexual activity if such activity could be charged as "a criminal offense" under federal or state law. This is known as:

Most statutes regarding the offense of sexual touching require the state to prove the touching was intentional, nonconsensual, and:

Once civilly committed, many sex offenders are:

Nude home photos of minor family members can result in prosecution and conviction:

The Communications Decency Act passed by Congress in 1996 was found to be unconstitutional because it violated the ______ Amendment to the US Constitution.

Persons who procure customers for and provide assistance to prostitutes are called:

Quiz 12: Sexual Assault, Rape, Prostitution, and Related Sex Crimes

Statutory rape requires:

​ In Perry v. Commonweath , the Kentucky Supreme Court permitted a defendant in a rape case to offer evidence that the victim had in the past made false rape claims against others. Since such evidence is not about past sexual behavior, the court held the rape shield law:

In ACLU v. Gonzales , a federal judge held that the Child Online Protection Act statute was unconstitutional because it:

A factor that does not increase the degree of sexual assault is:

Which of the following statements is not true of the Child Online Protection Act (COPA) ?

______ is NOT considered prostitution.

Because the goal of civil commitment of a sex offender is to furnish treatment to the sex offender, rather than punish him or her for criminal conduct, it is generally held that these civil commitments do not violate the:

In Todd's rape trial, his defense attorney attempted to offer evidence of previous sexual encounters with the alleged victim, in order to show that she also consented this time. This evidence:

The ______ was passed by Congress to eliminate the problems in earlier legislation.

Most states divide sexual assault into:

______ is a basis for civil commitment of a sexual predator.

Sexual intercourse with a minor female under the age stated by the criminal code, who is not the wife of a perpetrator, is the crime of:

In most states, honest mistake as to the age of the minor in a statutory rape case:

Civil commitment is permissible only if it can be shown the person is a dangerous sexual predator who poses a substantial threat to commit sexual offenses in the future, and that the person:

18 U.S.C. § 2422(b) makes it a crime, punishable by 10 years in prison, to use a communication to entice an individual under 18 years old to engage in sexual activity if such activity could be charged as "a criminal offense" under federal or state law. This is known as:

Most statutes regarding the offense of sexual touching require the state to prove the touching was intentional, nonconsensual, and:

Once civilly committed, many sex offenders are:

Nude home photos of minor family members can result in prosecution and conviction:

The Communications Decency Act passed by Congress in 1996 was found to be unconstitutional because it violated the ______ Amendment to the US Constitution.

Persons who procure customers for and provide assistance to prostitutes are called:

In Perry v. Commonweath , the Kentucky Supreme Court permitted a defendant in a rape case to offer evidence that the victim had in the past made false rape claims against others. Since such evidence is not about past sexual behavior, the court held the rape shield law: