what does lewd act on a minor mean?
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Showing your stuff to a minor or having some sexual contact/conduct with them.  It could lead to designation of a sexual predator if convicted depending on your state.  If you are classified as a sexual predator, you will have to register and the neighborhood will be notified when you move in.
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Okay . . . nice trick question.\n\nThe 21 yo is sexually attracted to a 13 yo.\n\nIf the 21 yo does nothing and waits until the 13 yo reaches majority (18) in 5 years . . . the 21 yo is not a Pedophile . . . (sick maybe, but not a pedophile).\n\nIf the 21 yo does do something sexually with the 13 yo before the 13 yo reaches majority . ..  then legally the 21 yo is a pedophile.\n\nDoesn't matter if the 13 yo goes up to the 21 yo or not . . . if the 21 yo does something they are a pedophile . . . if the 21 yo does not do anything . . . then they are not.
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There are lots of possibilities. In all of my explanations below, I leave out information that doesn't apply to children, as the statutes aren't written separately.\n\n1)Sexual exploitation of a child applies when someone performs a sexual act (ma$turbates, touches genitals, or commits an act of sexual penetration) or exposes his or her genitals, anu$, or breasts in front of a child, knowing the child can see, OR entices or coerces a child to remove his or her clothing for purposes of sexual gratification. This is a Class A misdemeanor for first offense, Class 4 felony for following offenses, and Class 4 offense if the child is under 13.\n\n2)Criminal sexual assault applies when someone commits an act of sexual penetration with someone who was "unable to give knowing consent," which applies to all children under 17 (the age of consent), or if the person was under 18 and a family member, or the person was 13 or more, but under 18, and the attacker was in a position of authority or trust. This is a Class 1 felony.\n\n3)Aggravated criminal sexual assault requires that the crime qualify as criminal sexual assault first. This applies if the accused is under 17 and the victim under 9, or if the accused was under 17 and the victim between 9 and 13 and force was used. This is a Class X felony.\n\n4)Predatory sexual assault of a child applies when someone over 17 commits an act of sexual penetration with a child under 13. This is a Class X felony.\n\n5) Criminal sexual abuse applies if someone commits an "act of sexual conduct" (sexual act except penetration) with someone "unable to give knowing consent" (again, applies to all minors). Also, if the accused is under 17 and the victim between 9 and 17, this applies. Finally, if someone commits an act of sexual penetration with someone between 13 and 17 and is less than 5 years older than that person, it is criminal sexual abuse. This is a Class A misdemeanor for the first offense and Class 2 felony for subsequent offenses.\n\n6) Aggravated criminal sexual abuse requires that it qualify as criminal sexual abuse. It is aggravated if any of the following apply: the victim was under 18 and a family member of the accused, the accused was 17 or over and the victim under 13, the accused 17 or over, the victim between 13 and 17, and force was used, the accused was under 17 and the victim under 9, or the accused was under 17, the victim between 9 and 17, and force was used. Also, if someone commits an act of sexual penetration with someone between 13 and 17 and is at least 5 years older, it is aggravated criminal sexual abuse. Finally, if a person in a position of trust or authority commits an act of sexual conduct with a child between 13 and 18, it is aggravated criminal sexual abuse. This is a Class 2 felony.\n\nTbere are other statutes, which may apply.
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Delicate topic but I have the confidence to give my opinion...  In general I would say pedophilia is a sexual preference.  Where you get into the "sexual perversion" angle would concern the difference in ages between the preferrer and the object of interest (young girl or boy).  Also whether it is a homosexual or heterosexual infatuation.\n\nThe degree of age differences often dictates a judging person's general level of distate for and about the perceived perversion (a word which has bad connotations).  Perversion is a sliding scale, securely based on the culture and society and part of the world.  For example, marriages of/to 12 year olds is common in India.\n\nI think it is an interesting point (I just red in another posted question) that adolescents become sexual around 12-13, and yet, the law makes them "wait" until 18.\n\nChildren are beautiful and are our future and should be loved unconditionally.\n\n-Peter\nB.A. in Psychology\n\nP.S. EDIT-- IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT PEDOPHILIA IS SIMPLY AN INTEREST WHEREAS (AS IT IS OFTEN CONFUSED WITH) CHILD **MOLESTATION** IS A DECISION AND ACT.  LOVE AND THE ACT OF LOVING THROUGH ACTIONS ARE TWO SEPARATE AND VERY DIFFERENT THINGS.  I RESENT ANY IMPLICATIONS THAT I HAVE EVER BROKEN THE LAW, WHICH I HAVE NOT.\n\nPPS. BUT YES I CAN COMPLETELY SEE HOW ANY FORM OF INTEREST IN THOSE MUCH YOUNGER THAN THE PERSON COULD BE "DEMONIC POSSESSION."
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Pedophilia, paedophilia or pædophilia is the paraphilia of being sexually attracted primarily or exclusively to prepubescent or peripubescent children. Persons with this attraction are called pedophiles
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That all depends on where it occured and exactly what occured. Some places have different crimes for "lewd acts" versus vaginal intercourse, and each state has different laws for all of the various statutory rape scenarios that are possible.\n\nEdit: For instance, California law requires a sentence of not more than one year for having someone more than 3 years older having sex with a minor.
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its jus a mild perversion but perversion it is.. try not to.. keep your impulses in check.. u'll only emerge stronger..
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it means to tease and joke in a playful manner that is usually sexually motivated, but not always. Or it could mean that you are just toying with something. example : you are toying with the idea that you should get off the computer and go do something outdoors
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Because its fun to get naked and soapy together????  Uh dun!\n\n\nIt is also possibly and indicator that she's ready to have sex with you (presuming you haven't consumated it yet), or\n\nIt could mean she's horny and they call that "foreplay" which I recognize is a foreign concept to a teen boy, \n\nor It could mean she's washing off the goo from you most recent sex act.\n\nSo dude, which meaning are ya hoping for?
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MOLESTATION OF A CHILD UNDER 16 BY SOMEONE AT LEAST THREE YEARS OLDER. TOUCHING,ETC., WITH OR WITHOUT INTENT OF LASVICIOUSNESS
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It means restricted for anyone under 17 unless you have an adult or parent with you. The content is viewed as too 'mature' for younger viewers. Hope This Helps!
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Yes, I think such websites should be more specific. There is a world of difference between an adult molesting a child and a teenager having a relationship with someone who is a couple of years younger but happens to still be a minor.
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ITS THE OPPOSITE OF HOW THE GAY BASHERS ACT.  THEY ACT IMMATURE.  IT MEANS BEING RESPONSIBLE AND ACTING LIKE AN ADULT NOT A LITTLE KID.
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i went through that phase in jr high too where boys would call me prude. prude basically means that you are unwilling to do anything physical whatsoever with a boy, whether it be kissing, touching, feeling, etc. dont give in and dont feel bad about it, its your body and its a good thing that atleast you have enough respect for it.
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There's probably not if there really is no sexual behavior involved, but your friend should play it safe, just in case. Laws involving minors are tightening every day. I reccomend waiting a year or two until the girl is eighteen to see her agian, just to play it safe. Also, tell your friend to save his conversations & e-mails. If there really is NO sexual relationship, they MIGHT be able to help him if the mom presses charges. I don't know if they will, but there's a chance. Good luck!
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The online equivalent of a telephone sex line, with two differences. First, it typically takes place in a chat room or IRC channel. Second, it is almost always a non-paid conversation between consenting adults. However, role playing is common, so you never know if you are speaking with a male, female, teenager or senior citizen.\n\nOf course, if an under-age child takes part in the conversation, this can present a problem. Fortunately, parents can install programs that block access to most cybersex sites. See parental control software and CyberDildonics.
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WHEN THE BOY OR GIRL ACTS MORE MATURE