Full question:
Is Voyeurism considered an act of moral turpitude?
- Category: Criminal
- Date:
- State: Ohio
Answer:
In Ohio, voyeurism is defined under Ohio Revised Code § 2907.08. It involves invading another person's privacy for sexual gratification. This includes actions like spying or recording someone without their consent, particularly when they are in a state of nudity.
Specifically, the law states:
- It is illegal to trespass or secretly invade someone's privacy to spy on them (Division A).
- It is illegal to record someone in a state of nudity without their consent (Division B).
- Special protections apply when the person being recorded is a minor, especially if the offender has a position of authority over them (Division D).
- Secretly recording someone under their clothing is also prohibited (Division E).
Violations can lead to various degrees of misdemeanor or felony charges, depending on the specifics of the act (Division F).
Given these definitions and legal implications, voyeurism is generally considered an act of moral turpitude in Ohio due to its violation of privacy and consent.
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