Sexual abuse- third degree - New York Sexual Assault Laws
In New York, the criminal charge of Sexual abuse- third degree is classified as a Class B felony.
Sexual abuse- third degree Crime & Punishment in New York :
The New York code § 130.55 defines one degrees of the crime sexual abuse- third 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- third degree - Charge Description | Punishment |
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Class B felony |
A person commits sexual abuse in the third degree when the offender subjects another person to sexual contact without consent | 5-25 years in jail |
Sexual abuse- third degree defined in other states :
Sexual abuse- third degree is a charge in a total of five 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) |
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District of Columbia | Felony | Up to 10 years in prison; fine of up to $100,000 |
Iowa | Class C felony | Up to 10 years in prison |
Kentucky | Class B misdemeanor | Up to 90 days in prison |
Oregon | Class A misdemeanor | A maximum prison sentence of 1 year and/or a maximum fine of 6250 |
West Virginia | Misdemeanor | Maximum of 90 days in a country jail, and/or a maximum fine of $500 |