Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

Is the definition of sexual assault an oxymoron?

I have a two part question that I have just been confused about. I have just looked up the difference between assault and battery, and if I understood it correctly; assault is the threat and battery is the action....which brings me to the question: Doesn't this make sexual assault an oxymoron if assault is just the threat and not the action? Just a little confused. Thanks


Asked on 5/02/06, 7:52 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Valerie Masters Valerie Masters, P.A.

Re: Is the definition of sexual assault an oxymoron?

In Florida those are the correct definitions. But you will notice rape is called sexual battery not sex assault. I dont think Florida has a crime called sex assault for the very reason you point out. If there is one, no touching takes place.

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Answered on 5/03/06, 12:36 pm


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