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Sexual misconduct with offenders and juveniles - Iowa Sexual Assault Laws
In Iowa, the criminal charge of Sexual misconduct with offenders and juveniles is classified as a Statutory Aggravated Misdemeanor.
In Iowa, the criminal charge of Sexual misconduct with offenders and juveniles is classified as a Statutory Aggravated Misdemeanor.
Sexual misconduct with offenders and juveniles Crime & Punishment in Iowa :
The Iowa code § 709.16 defines one degrees of the crime sexual misconduct with offenders and juveniles , 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 misconduct with offenders and juveniles - Charge Description | Punishment |
|---|---|---|
|
Aggravated Misdemeanor STATUTORY |
Up to 1 year in prison |
Iowa law allows sexual misconduct with offenders and juveniles 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 misconduct with offenders and juveniles is a charge that is unique to Iowa. Crimes that would be prosecuted as sexual misconduct with offenders and juveniles in Iowa will be prosecuted under a different statute depending on the state in which the crime takes place.