Gross sexual imposition - Ohio Sexual Assault Laws

Gross sexual imposition Crime & Punishment in Ohio :

The Ohio code § 2907.05 defines two degrees of the crime gross sexual imposition, 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	Gross sexual imposition - Charge Description	Punishment
Felony of the fourth degree	If offender has or causes someone else to have sexual contact with victim, and the ability of victim to resist or consent is substantially impaired because of a mental or physical condition or because of advanced age, and offender knows or has reasonable cause to believe this If offender has or causes someone else to have sexual contact with victim, and offender knows that the judgment or control of victim is substantially impaired as the result of the influence of any drug or intoxicant administered to victim with victim’s consent for the purpose of any kind of medical or dental examination, treatment, or surgery. If offender has or causes someone else to have sexual contact with victim, and offender substantially impairs the judgment or control of victim by administering any drug, intoxicant, or controlled substance to victim for the purpose of preventing resistance. If offender has or causes someone else to have sexual contact with victim, and offender purposely compels victim to submit by force or threat of force.	6-18 month in prison
Felony of the third degree	If offender has or causes someone else to have sexual contact with victim, and the offender touches the genitalia of victim less than 12 with intent to abuse, humiliate, harass, degrade or arouse or gratify the sexual desire of any person If offender has or causes someone else to have sexual contact with victim, and the victim is under thirteen. If offender has or causes someone else to have sexual contact with victim, and the offender substantially impairs the judgment or control of victim by administering any controlled substance to victim surreptitiously or by force, threat of force, or deception	1-5 years in prison

Gross sexual imposition defined in other states :

Gross sexual imposition is a charge in a total of one 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)
North Dakota	Class A felony; Class AA felony	Up to 20 years in prison and/or a maximum fine of $10,000;

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