Abstract：
Although many sleep-related behaviors are benign, others can result in physical or sexual aggression toward bed partners or others. Individuals who engage in sleep-related violence (SRV) and sexual behavior in sleep (SBS) may face legal sanctions for their behavior. Attorneys or legal decision-makers may call on an expert to evaluate a defendant and opine about the veracity of an alleged parasomnia diagnosis, the criminal responsibility of the defendant, and his risk of violence to others. This article reviews the phenomena of SRV and SBS and guides evaluators in the forensic considerations relevant to parasomnias.
摘要：
尽管许多与睡眠有关的行为是良性的，其他人可能会导致对床上伴侣或其他人的身体或性侵犯。从事与睡眠有关的暴力（SRV）和睡眠中的性行为（SBS）的个人可能会因其行为而面临法律制裁。律师或法律决策者可以要求专家评估被告，并对所谓的失眠症诊断的真实性发表意见，被告的刑事责任，以及他对他人施暴的风险.本文回顾了SRV和SBS的现象，并指导评估人员进行与失眠症相关的法医考虑。
