Sexual exploitation of a minor - Iowa Sexual Assault Laws

In Iowa, the criminal charge of Sexual exploitation of a minor is classified as a Statutory Class C felony.

Sexual exploitation of a minor Crime & Punishment in Iowa :

The Iowa code § 728.12 defines one degrees of the crime sexual exploitation of a minor, 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 exploitation of a minor - Charge Description	Punishment
Class C felony STATUTORY	To employ, use, persuade, induce, permit, attempt to cause, etc. a minor to simulate a prohibited sexual act with intent, knowledge or reason to know that the act or simulated act may be photographed, filmed or otherwise preserved in a visual depiction. To employ, use, persuade, induce, permit, attempt to cause, etc. a minor to engage in a prohibited sexual act.	Up to 10 years in prison

Iowa law allows sexual exploitation of a minor 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 Iowa Age of Consent, even if the victim willingly engages in sexual relations with the defendant.

Sexual exploitation of a minor defined in other states :

Sexual exploitation of a minor is a charge in a total of three 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)
Arizona	Class 2 felony	(1) If the minor is under age 15, five years in prison; (2) if the offender is at least age 18 or is tried as an adult and the minor was age 12 or younger, life in prison and the offender is ineligible for release until serving 35 years; (3) if the offender is at least 18 or tried as an adult and the victim is age 12, 13, or 14, the presumptive sentence is 20 years
South Dakota	Class 5 felony; Class 6 felony	A maximum of 5 years in prison and a maximum of $10,000 in fines; A maximum of 2 years in prison and a maximum of $4,000 in fines
Vermont	Felony	Maximum of 5 years in prison, and/or a maximum fine of $10,000

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