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What is the legal distinction of 2nd Degree CSC?

  1. Penetration, with a weapon involved.

  2. No penetration but involves violence.

  3. Victim must be 16 years or older.

  4. No injury but involves a person of authority.

The correct answer is: No penetration but involves violence.

Second Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct (CSC) is characterized specifically by the absence of penetration but the presence of violence or coercion. This legal distinction highlights that while the act may not involve penetrative sexual intercourse, it still constitutes significant harm or threat to the victim, which elevates the offense to a severe level under the law. The emphasis on violence indicates that the interaction was not consensual and involved an element of force or intimidation. Understanding the context of this legal terminology is critical, as it helps to differentiate degrees of sexual misconduct. The other options, while potentially relevant to various degrees of sexual assault, do not accurately define the specific elements that constitute Second Degree CSC. For instance, involvement of a weapon or injury pertains to different classifications of sexual offenses, which may involve higher degrees or elements under the law. Similarly, requirements about the age of the victim or the role of authority figures may apply to other degrees of CSC but not as direct indicators of Second Degree CSC.