* § 130.20 Sexual misconduct.

Attorney's Note

Under the New York Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Class A misdemeanorup to 364 daysup to $1,000
For details, see N.Y. Penal Law § 70.15

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A person is guilty of sexual misconduct when:

1. He or she engages in sexual intercourse with another person without such person's consent; or

2. He or she engages in oral sexual conduct or anal sexual conduct with another person without such person's consent; or

3. He or she engages in sexual conduct with an animal or a dead human body.

Sexual misconduct is a class A misdemeanor.

* NB Effective until September 1, 2024 * § 130.20 Sexual misconduct.

A person is guilty of sexual misconduct when:

1. He or she engages in vaginal sexual contact with another person without such person's consent; or

2. He or she engages in oral sexual contact with another person without such person's consent; or

3. He or she engages in anal sexual contact with another person without such person's consent; or

4. He or she engages in sexual conduct with an animal or a dead human body.

Sexual misconduct is a class A misdemeanor.

* NB Effective September 1, 2024