WobblerCalifornia · Penal Code § 243.4
Sexual Battery
Touching someone's private parts against their will for sexual reasons.
Can be charged as a felony OR a misdemeanor.
What the prosecutor must prove
They must prove every one of these. If one is missing, you should not be found guilty.
- 1You touched an intimate part
- 2The person did not agree
- 3It was for sexual arousal or abuse
Possible punishment
Misdemeanor: up to 1 year. Felony: 2, 3, or 4 years. Registration.
