### Question
How does the law define sexual assault?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 13925*, **sexual assault** is defined as:

> any nonconsensual sexual act proscribed by Federal, tribal, or State law, including when the victim lacks capacity to consent

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 13925*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 136-VIOLENT CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT > SUBCHAPTER III-VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN**

