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Sexual assault- third degree with a firearm - Connecticut Sexual Assault Laws
Sexual assault- third degree with a firearm Crime & Punishment in Connecticut :
The Connecticut code § 53a-72a defines two degrees of the crime sexual assault- third degree with a firearm, 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 | Sexual assault- third degree with a firearm - Charge Description | Punishment |
|---|---|---|
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Class B felony
STATUTORY |
If victim is under 16 | 1 to 20 years in prison, up to a $15,000 fine |
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Class C felony |
1 to 10 years in prison, maximum fine of $10,000 |
Connecticut law allows sexual assault- third degree with a firearm 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 Connecticut Age of Consent, even if the victim willingly engages in sexual relations with the defendant.
Sexual assault- third degree with a firearm is a charge that is unique to Connecticut. Crimes that would be prosecuted as sexual assault- third degree with a firearm in Connecticut will be prosecuted under a different statute depending on the state in which the crime takes place.