AgeOfConsent
Use of Internet to control visual presentation depicting sexual conduct of person or persons under the age of 16 - Nevada Sexual Assault Laws
Use of Internet to control visual presentation depicting sexual conduct of person or persons under the age of 16 Crime & Punishment in Nevada :
The Nevada code §200.727 defines two degrees of the crime use of internet to control visual presentation depicting sexual conduct of person or persons under the age of 16, 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 | Use of Internet to control visual presentation depicting sexual conduct of person or persons under the age of 16 - Charge Description | Punishment |
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Category B felony STATUTORY |
For any subsequent offense | Imprisonment for a minimum of 1 year and a maximum of 6 years, and a maximum fine of $5,000 |
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Category C felony STATUTORY |
Imprisonment is a minimum of 1 year and a maximum of 5 years, and a fine of less than $10,000 |
Nevada law allows use of internet to control visual presentation depicting sexual conduct of person or persons under the age of 16 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.
Use of Internet to control visual presentation depicting sexual conduct of person or persons under the age of 16 is a charge that is unique to Nevada. Crimes that would be prosecuted as use of internet to control visual presentation depicting sexual conduct of person or persons under the age of 16 in Nevada will be prosecuted under a different statute depending on the state in which the crime takes place.