2.12 Similar Acts in Sexual Assault and Child Molestation Cases is a legal term which refers to the concept that facts and circumstances similar to those presented in a criminal case can be used to prove guilt or innocence. This includes, but is not limited to, similar occurrences, similar statements, similar behaviors, and similar physical evidence. Types of 2.12 Similar Acts in Sexual Assault and Child Molestation Cases include: 1. Similar Acts of Sexual Assault: This refers to facts and circumstances which are similar to those presented in a sexual assault case, such as similar statements, similar physical evidence, and similar behaviors. 2. Similar Acts of Child Molestation: This refers to facts and circumstances which are similar to those presented in a child molestation case, such as similar statements, similar physical evidence, and similar behaviors. 3. Previous Convictions: This refers to previous convictions for similar acts of sexual assault or child molestation which can be used to prove guilt or innocence in a current case. 4. Pattern of Abuse: This refers to a pattern of sexual abuse or molestation which can be used to prove guilt or innocence in a current case. 5. Expert Testimony: This refers to testimony from an expert witness which can be used to prove guilt or innocence in a current case.