Nebraska Sexual Assault Laws

Nebraska has defined four crimes that are used to prosecute sexual assault and related crimes within the state. Statutory laws can be used to prosecute offences that are related to the victim being below the Nebraska Age of Consent, while non-statutory rape laws are often used to prosecute offences in which force or coercion was used by the assailant.

Choose any law for further information on the legal definition, charge severities (felony, misdemeanor, etc) and punishments associated with the criminal charge.

Sexual Assault of a child STATUTORY
Nebraska state law § 28-319.01, Class 1C felony; Class 3A felony

Sexual Assault- first degree
Nebraska state law § 28-319, Class II felony

Sexual Assault- second degree
Nebraska state law § 28-320, Second degree and Class III felony; Third degree and Class I misdemeanor

Sexual Assault- third degree
Nebraska state law § 28-320, Second degree and Class III felony; Third degree and Class I misdemeanor

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