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Dangerous crime against a child under 14 - Delaware Sexual Assault Laws
In Delaware, the criminal charge of Dangerous crime against a child under 14 is classified as a Statutory Class B felony.
In Delaware, the criminal charge of Dangerous crime against a child under 14 is classified as a Statutory Class B felony.
Dangerous crime against a child under 14 Crime & Punishment in Delaware :
The Delaware code § 777 defines one degrees of the crime dangerous crime against a child under 14, 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 | Dangerous crime against a child under 14 - Charge Description | Punishment |
|---|---|---|
|
Class B felony STATUTORY |
Any criminal sexual conduct against a child under 14 | 2-20 years |
Delaware law allows dangerous crime against a child under 14 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 Delaware Age of Consent, even if the victim willingly engages in sexual relations with the defendant.
Dangerous crime against a child under 14 is a charge that is unique to Delaware. Crimes that would be prosecuted as dangerous crime against a child under 14 in Delaware will be prosecuted under a different statute depending on the state in which the crime takes place.