Sexual imposition - Ohio Sexual Assault Laws

Sexual imposition Crime & Punishment in Ohio :

The Ohio code § 2907.06 defines two degrees of the crime sexual imposition, each with associated punishments. The degree of the crime depends on the specifics of the crime committed, with higher degrees of the charge generally receiving harsher punishments.

Severity	Sexual imposition - Charge Description	Punishment
Misdemeanor of the first degree	No person shall have sexual contact with another when offender has previously been convicted of rape (§ 2907.02), sexual battery (§ 2907.03), or unlawful sexual conduct with a minor (§ 2907.04) , or gross sexual imposition (§ 2907.05).	A maximum of 6 months in prison
Misdemeanor of the third degree	No person shall have sexual contact with another when the offender is a mental health professional, the victim or one of the other persons is a mental health client or patient of the offender. No person shall have sexual contact with another when the victim is thirteen years of age or older but less than sixteen years of age and the offender is at least eighteen years of age and four or more years older than such other person. No person shall have sexual contact with another when the offender knows that the victim submits because of being unaware of the sexual contact. No person shall have sexual contact with another when the offender knows that the victim’s ability to appraise the nature of or control the offender’s or touching person’s conduct is substantially impaired. No person shall have sexual contact with another when the offender knows that the sexual contact is offensive to the victim.	Up to 60 days in prison

Sexual imposition defined in other states :

Sexual imposition is a charge in a total of one other state(s). The exact definition, charge type, and potential sentencing of this charge varying state to state. For further details please refer to the state page.

State	Charge Type(s)	Punishment(s)
North Dakota	Class B felony	Up to 10 years in prison and/or a maximum fine of $10,000

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