Persistent sexual abuse - New York Sexual Assault Laws

In New York, the criminal charge of Persistent sexual abuse is classified as a Class E felony.

Persistent sexual abuse Crime & Punishment in New York :

The New York code § 130.53 defines one degrees of the crime persistent sexual abuse, 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	Persistent sexual abuse - Charge Description	Punishment
Class E felony	A person commits persistent sexual abuse when the offender commits Sexual abuse in the second degree (§ 130.60) and, within the previous ten year period, has been convicted two or more times, in separate criminal transactions for which sentences were imposed on separate occasions, of any felony sexual offense or attempt thereof. A person commits persistent sexual abuse when the offender commits Sexual abuse in the third degree (§ 130.55) and, within the previous ten year period, has been convicted two or more times, in separate criminal transactions for which sentences were imposed on separate occasions, of any felony sexual offense or attempt thereof. A person commits persistent sexual abuse when the offender commits Forcible touching (§ 130.52) and, within the previous ten year period, has been convicted two or more times, in separate criminal transactions for which sentences were imposed on separate occasions, of any felony sexual offense or attempt thereof.	A maximum of 4 years in jail

Persistent sexual abuse is a charge that is unique to New York. Crimes that would be prosecuted as persistent sexual abuse in New York will be prosecuted under a different statute depending on the state in which the crime takes place.

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