AgeOfConsent
Unlawful Possession of visual presentation depicting sexual conduct of person under 16 years of age - Nevada Sexual Assault Laws
Unlawful Possession of visual presentation depicting sexual conduct of person under 16 years of age Crime & Punishment in Nevada :
The Nevada code §200.730 defines two degrees of the crime unlawful possession of visual presentation depicting sexual conduct of person under 16 years of age, 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 | Unlawful Possession of visual presentation depicting sexual conduct of person under 16 years of age - Charge Description | Punishment |
|---|---|---|
|
Category A felony STATUTORY |
For any subsequent offense | Punishable by a minimum term of imprisonment for 1 year and a maximum term of life with possibility for parole, and a fine $5,000 or less |
|
Category B felony STATUTORY |
Punishable by a minimum of imprisonment for 1 year and a maximum of 6 years, and a fine of not more than $5,000 |
Nevada law allows unlawful possession of visual presentation depicting sexual conduct of person under 16 years of age 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 Nevada Age of Consent, even if the victim willingly engages in sexual relations with the defendant.
Unlawful Possession of visual presentation depicting sexual conduct of person under 16 years of age is a charge that is unique to Nevada. Crimes that would be prosecuted as unlawful possession of visual presentation depicting sexual conduct of person under 16 years of age in Nevada will be prosecuted under a different statute depending on the state in which the crime takes place.