A very generalized definition of molestation is persecuting or harassing another person.
More often, it refers to someone making unwanted and indecent advances to or on another person. A crime that is become more common and is the most serious is child molestation.
The act of making any kind of sexual advance or contact with a child is child molestation. Most states consider a person a child if under 14 years of age. There are a few things to consider if you are accused of child molestation.
Just by being accused by someone of this terrible crime you will carry around shame and can be shunned by your community. Many times persons in jobs that deal with children are required by their employer or by the state to report any suspected child abuse.