Lewd Lascivious Molestation requires touching of which body areas of a victim under 16?

• A. Under 12
• B. Under 14
• C. Under 16
• D. Under 18

Answer: (C)

This question tests how the offense uses a specific age threshold to define when the act is illegal. Lewd or lascivious molestation involves intentional touching of a victim’s intimate areas with sexual intent, and its illegality hinges on the victim being below a certain age. The statute in this context sets that age at under 16, so the touching of a minor’s sexual organs, buttocks, or other private areas is prosecutable only when the victim is younger than 16. If the victim is 16 or older, this particular offense doesn’t apply, even though other sexual offenses might. That’s why the correct threshold is under 16.