Legal Definitions - aggravated sodomy

Definition: Aggravated sodomy is a type of criminal sodomy that involves force or results in serious bodily injury to the victim in addition to mental injury and emotional distress. It is a more severe form of sodomy than regular sodomy.

Examples:

• Forcing someone to engage in oral or anal sex against their will and causing them physical harm would be considered aggravated sodomy.
• If a minor is involved in any type of sodomy, it may automatically be considered aggravated sodomy under some laws.

The examples illustrate that aggravated sodomy involves not only the act of sodomy itself but also the use of force or causing harm to the victim. It is a serious crime that can result in both physical and emotional trauma for the victim.