A person who has committed a sexual act prohibited by law is known as a:
A) career criminal.
B) situational offender.
C) elderly offender.
D) sex offender.

Question

A person who has committed a sexual act prohibited by law is known as a:
A) ​career criminal.
B) ​situational offender.
C) ​elderly offender.
D) ​sex offender.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The term "sex offender" specifically refers to someone who has committed a sexual act that is considered illegal under the law. The other options do not necessarily relate to sexual offenses.

A Person Who Has Committed a Sexual Act Prohibited by Law