Sexual Assault Information Siena College is committed to providing a campus conducive to personal safety and security. Sexual assault, however, can happen to anyone, at anytime and anywhere. This section provides information regarding pertinent laws, suggestions for limiting the risks of being assaulted, what to do in the event of an assault and available services. Sexual Offenses New York State Penal Law, Article 130, et., seq., defines sexual offenses. It lists the sections and degree of sex crimes.
Sexual assault is a criminal act carrying a penalty of varying degrees.
A copy of Article 130, et., seq., is available in the offices of Student Affairs and Security. The following is a brief synopsis of the offenses listed therein. Sexual intercourse is defined as vaginal penetration. A person who is mentally incapacitated, asleep, physically helpless due to drug or alcohol consumption or unconscious is considered unable to consent. If intercourse takes place without consent, it is considered rape.