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Engaging children in sexually explicit conduct for use in visual or print medium - Arkansas Sexual Assault Laws
Engaging children in sexually explicit conduct for use in visual or print medium Crime & Punishment in Arkansas :
The Arkansas code § 5-27-303 defines two degrees of the crime engaging children in sexually explicit conduct for use in visual or print medium, each with associated punishments. The degree of the crime depends on the specifics of the crime committed, with higher degrees of the charge generally receiving harsher punishments.
| Severity | Engaging children in sexually explicit conduct for use in visual or print medium - Charge Description | Punishment |
|---|---|---|
|
Class A felony STATUTORY |
Subsequent offenses | 6-30 years; up to $15,000 fine |
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Class B felony STATUTORY |
First time offense | 5-20 years; up to $15,000 fine |
Arkansas law allows engaging children in sexually explicit conduct for use in visual or print medium to be enforced as a statutory charge. This means that this charge can be applied to cases in which the victim is younger than the Arkansas Age of Consent, even if the victim willingly engages in sexual relations with the defendant.
Engaging children in sexually explicit conduct for use in visual or print medium is a charge that is unique to Arkansas. Crimes that would be prosecuted as engaging children in sexually explicit conduct for use in visual or print medium in Arkansas will be prosecuted under a different statute depending on the state in which the crime takes place.