Which statement describes an element of Second Degree Sexual Assault?

• A. It Involves Injury, Impairment, or Threats.
• B. Sexual Contact or Intercourse Without Consent.
• C. Class C Felony.
• D. Results in Pregnancy.

Answer: (B)

The key idea is that Second Degree Sexual Assault rests on a lack of consent for a sexual act. The defining element is sexual contact or intercourse that occurs without the other person’s consent. It doesn’t require the offender to use force or threats; that distinction is what sets higher degrees apart. So the statement describing an element—sexual contact or intercourse without consent—best captures what the offense hinges on. The other options describe possible outcomes or classifications (like pregnancy or the penalty level) or factors associated with more serious offenses, but they’re not the core element of this crime.