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Solicitation of Children to Engage in Sexual Conduct - Minnesota Sexual Assault Laws
In Minnesota, the criminal charge of Solicitation of Children to Engage in Sexual Conduct is classified as a Statutory Felony.
In Minnesota, the criminal charge of Solicitation of Children to Engage in Sexual Conduct is classified as a Statutory Felony.
Solicitation of Children to Engage in Sexual Conduct Crime & Punishment in Minnesota :
The Minnesota code § 609.352 defines one degrees of the crime solicitation of children to engage in sexual conduct, 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 | Solicitation of Children to Engage in Sexual Conduct - Charge Description | Punishment |
|---|---|---|
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Felony STATUTORY |
Imprisonment for not more than 3 years, payment of a fine of not more than $5,000, or both |
Minnesota law allows solicitation of children to engage in sexual conduct 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 Minnesota Age of Consent, even if the victim willingly engages in sexual relations with the defendant.
Solicitation of Children to Engage in Sexual Conduct is a charge that is unique to Minnesota. Crimes that would be prosecuted as solicitation of children to engage in sexual conduct in Minnesota will be prosecuted under a different statute depending on the state in which the crime takes place.