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Transportation of minors for prohibited sexual conduct - Arkansas Sexual Assault Laws
In Arkansas, the criminal charge of Transportation of minors for prohibited sexual conduct is classified as a Statutory Class A felony.
In Arkansas, the criminal charge of Transportation of minors for prohibited sexual conduct is classified as a Statutory Class A felony.
Transportation of minors for prohibited sexual conduct Crime & Punishment in Arkansas :
The Arkansas code § 5-27-305 defines one degrees of the crime transportation of minors for prohibited sexual conduct, 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 | Transportation of minors for prohibited sexual conduct - Charge Description | Punishment |
|---|---|---|
|
Class A felony STATUTORY |
6-30 years; up to $15,000 fine |
Arkansas law allows transportation of minors for prohibited sexual conduct 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.
Transportation of minors for prohibited sexual conduct is a charge that is unique to Arkansas. Crimes that would be prosecuted as transportation of minors for prohibited sexual conduct in Arkansas will be prosecuted under a different statute depending on the state in which the crime takes place.