Sexual abuse- third degree - Iowa Sexual Assault Laws

In Iowa, the criminal charge of Sexual abuse- third degree is classified as a Class C felony.

Sexual abuse- third degree Crime & Punishment in Iowa :

The Iowa code § 709.4 defines one degrees of the crime sexual abuse- third 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- third degree - Charge Description	Punishment
Class C felony	If the act is between persons who are not at the time cohabitating as husband and the victim is 14 or 15 and the act is performed while the victim is mentally or physically incapacitated. If the act is between persons who are not at the time cohabitating as husband and the victim is 14 or 15 and the act is performed while the victim is physically helpless. If the act is between persons who are not at the time cohabitating as husband and the victim is 14 or 15 and the act is performed while the victim is under the influence of a controlled substance. If the act is between persons who are not at the time cohabitating as husband and the victim is 14 or 15 and the offender is 4 or more years older than the victim. If the act is between persons who are not at the time cohabitating as husband and the victim is 14 or 15 and the offender is in a position of authority over the victim and uses that authority to coerce the victim to submit. If the act is between persons who are not at the time cohabitating as husband and the victim is 14 or 15 and the offender is related to the victim by affinity to the fourth degree. If the act is between persons who are not at the time cohabitating as husband and the victim is 14 or 15 and the offender is related to the victim by blood. If the act is between persons who are not at the time cohabitating as husband and the victim is 14 or 15 and the offender is a member of the same household as the victim. If the act is between persons who are not at the time cohabitating as husband and the victim is 12 or 13 years of age. If the act is between persons who are not at the time cohabitating as husband and the victim is suffering from a mental defect or incapacity which precludes giving consent. If the act is done by force or against the will of the victim.	Up to 10 years in prison

Sexual abuse- third degree defined in other states :

Sexual abuse- third degree is a charge in a total of five other state(s). The exact definition, charge type, and potential sentencing of this charge varying state to state. For further details please refer to the state page.

State	Charge Type(s)	Punishment(s)
District of Columbia	Felony	Up to 10 years in prison; fine of up to $100,000
Kentucky	Class B misdemeanor	Up to 90 days in prison
New York	Class B felony	5-25 years in jail
Oregon	Class A misdemeanor	A maximum prison sentence of 1 year and/or a maximum fine of 6250
West Virginia	Misdemeanor	Maximum of 90 days in a country jail, and/or a maximum fine of $500

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