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Sexual abuse of a child by a person in a position of trust, authority or supervision- second degree - Delaware Sexual Assault Laws
Sexual abuse of a child by a person in a position of trust, authority or supervision- second degree Crime & Punishment in Delaware :
The Delaware code § 778a defines three degrees of the crime sexual abuse of a child by a person in a position of trust, authority or supervision- second degree , 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 abuse of a child by a person in a position of trust, authority or supervision- second degree - Charge Description | Punishment |
|---|---|---|
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Class D felony STATUTORY |
If sexual contact with victim less than 16 years of age or forces victim less than 16 years of age to have sexual contact with a third person | Up to 8 years in prison |
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Class F felony STATUTORY |
If perpetrator at least 4 years older than victim under the age of 16 exposes his or her private areas | Up to 3 years in prison |
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Class G felony STATUTORY |
If perpetrator at least 4 years older than victim under the age of 16 attempts to induce victim to engage in sexual contact or sexual intercourse | Up to 2 years in prison |
Delaware law allows sexual abuse of a child by a person in a position of trust, authority or supervision- second degree 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.
Sexual abuse of a child by a person in a position of trust, authority or supervision- second degree is a charge that is unique to Delaware. Crimes that would be prosecuted as sexual abuse of a child by a person in a position of trust, authority or supervision- second degree in Delaware will be prosecuted under a different statute depending on the state in which the crime takes place.