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Ritualized Abuse of a child - Idaho Sexual Assault Laws
In Idaho, the criminal charge of Ritualized Abuse of a child is classified as a Statutory Felony.
In Idaho, the criminal charge of Ritualized Abuse of a child is classified as a Statutory Felony.
Ritualized Abuse of a child Crime & Punishment in Idaho :
The Idaho code § 18-1506A(1)(d) defines one degrees of the crime ritualized abuse of a child, 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 | Ritualized Abuse of a child - Charge Description | Punishment |
|---|---|---|
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Felony STATUTORY |
Maximum of life imprisonment |
Idaho law allows ritualized abuse of a child 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 Idaho Age of Consent, even if the victim willingly engages in sexual relations with the defendant.
Ritualized Abuse of a child is a charge that is unique to Idaho. Crimes that would be prosecuted as ritualized abuse of a child in Idaho will be prosecuted under a different statute depending on the state in which the crime takes place.