What Is Sexual Battery? Sexual battery is a serious criminal offense, and the term often appears in news reports, court cases, and legal discussions. Even so, many people are unclear about what sexual battery actually means under the law. The confusion is understandable. Definitions vary by state, and the legal meaning doesn’t always match how the term is used in everyday conversation. Understanding what sexual battery is (and how it differs from related offenses) helps clarify why these charges carry such significant consequences. Whether someone is trying to understand their rights , follow a case, or make sense of the legal system more broadly, clarity matters. How Sexual Battery Is Defined in Criminal Law Sexual battery generally refers to non-consensual sexual contact. Unlike some other sexual offenses, it does not always involve intercourse. Instead, the focus is on unlawful touching of an intimate nature without consent. What qualifies as “sexual contact” and how consent is...
Books from lately Sharing a recap of the books I’ve read lately and if they’re worth adding to your collection. Hi friends! How are you? I hope that you’re having a lovely morning. The kids and I are off for a hike, and then it’s back home to continue tackling their closet clean-outs. We make such a mess in the process but it’s worth it! For today’s post, I wanted to share some of the books I’ve read lately. Since the kids went back to school, I haven’t made reading as much of a priority. I’ve missed it, and it’s felt good to get back into it! I’ve been trying to listen to books while doing chores and that’s helped this month. Too. Here’s a roundup of the recent reads and if I’d recommend adding them to your list! Books from lately Lies I Taught in Medical School In Lies I Taught in Medical School, Dr. Robert Lufkin challenges many of the long-held assumptions of conventional medicine, especially around nutrition, chronic disease, and preventative care. Drawing from his own me...