### Question
How does the law define sex crime?


### Answer
Under *18 U.S.C. § 3509*, **sex crime** is defined as:

> an act of sexual abuse that is a criminal act

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 3509*
  - Heading: **PART II-CRIMINAL PROCEDURE > CHAPTER 223-WITNESSES AND EVIDENCE**

