Online sexual corruption of a child- second degree - Oregon Sexual Assault Laws

In Oregon, the criminal charge of Online sexual corruption of a child- second degree is classified as a Statutory Class C felony.

Online sexual corruption of a child- second degree Crime & Punishment in Oregon :

The Oregon code § 163.432 defines one degrees of the crime online sexual corruption of a child- 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	Online sexual corruption of a child- second degree - Charge Description	Punishment
Class C felony STATUTORY	A person commits the crime of online sexual corruption of a child in the second degree if the person is 18 years of age or older and offers or agrees to physically meet with the child. A person commits the crime of online sexual corruption of a child in the second degree if the person is 18 years of age or older and knowingly uses an online communication to solicit a child to engage in sexual contact or sexually explicit conduct.	Up to 5 years; $100,000 fine

Oregon law allows online sexual corruption of a child- 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 Oregon Age of Consent, even if the victim willingly engages in sexual relations with the defendant.

Online sexual corruption of a child- second degree is a charge that is unique to Oregon. Crimes that would be prosecuted as online sexual corruption of a child- second degree in Oregon will be prosecuted under a different statute depending on the state in which the crime takes place.

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