Sexual abuse- second degree - New York Sexual Assault Laws

In New York, the criminal charge of Sexual abuse- second degree is classified as a Statutory Class A misdemeanor.

Sexual abuse- second degree Crime & Punishment in New York :

The New York code § 130.60 defines one degrees of the crime sexual abuse- second degree, 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	Sexual abuse- second degree - Charge Description	Punishment
Class A misdemeanor STATUTORY	A person commits sexual abuse in the second degree when the offender subjects another person to sexual contact when the victim is incapable of consent because of some other reason than being under 17 years old A person commits sexual abuse in the second degree when the offender subjects another person to sexual contact when the victim is less than 14 years old.	Up to 1 year in jail

New York law allows sexual abuse- second degree 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 New York Age of Consent, even if the victim willingly engages in sexual relations with the defendant.

Sexual abuse- second degree defined in other states :

Sexual abuse- second degree is a charge in a total of six other state(s). The exact definition, charge type, and potential sentencing of this charge varying state to state. For further details please refer to the state page.

State	Charge Type(s)	Punishment(s)
Alabama	Class C felony	No less than one year and one day and no more than 10 years.
District of Columbia	Felony	Up to 20 years in prison; fine of up to $200,000
Iowa	Class B felony	Up to 25 years in prison
Kentucky	Class A misdemeanor	Up to 12 months in prison and/or fine up to $500
Oregon	Class C felony	Up to 5 years; $100,000 fine
West Virginia	Misdemeanor	A maximum imprisonment of 1 year in in a state correctional facility, and/or a maximum fine of $500

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