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Forcible touching, under New York State law, is a sex offense.[1][2] A person found guilty of it may be sentenced to up to one year in prison, up to three years probation, may be required to register as a sex offender, and may be ordered to comply with orders of protection.
A person is guilty of forcible touching in New York State, under NY Penal Law § 130.52 (2022), when such person "intentionally, and for no legitimate purpose: 1. forcibly touches the sexual or other intimate parts of another person for the purpose of degrading or abusing such person, or for the purpose of gratifying the actor's sexual desire; or 2. subjects another person to sexual contact for the purpose of gratifying the actor's sexual desire and with intent to degrade or abuse such other person while such other person is a passenger on a bus, train, or subway car operated by any transit agency, authority or company, public or private, whose operation is authorized by New York state or any of its political subdivisions."[1]
- ^ a b "2022 New York Laws: Penal: Part 3 - Specific Offenses: Title H - Offenses Against the Person Involving Physical Injury, Sexual Conduct, Restraint and Intimidation: Article 130 - Sex Offenses: 130.52 - Forcible Touching". Justia Law.
- ^ Lisa Forbes (2022). I Can Take it from Here; A Memoir of Trauma, Prison, and Self-Empowerment