Sexual abuse- first degree - Oregon Sexual Assault Laws

In Oregon, the criminal charge of Sexual abuse- first degree is classified as a Statutory Class B felony.

Sexual abuse- first degree Crime & Punishment in Oregon :

The Oregon code § 163.427 defines one degrees of the crime sexual abuse- first 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- first degree - Charge Description	Punishment
Class B felony STATUTORY	A person commits the crime of sexual abuse in the first degree when that person subjects another person to sexual contact and intentionally causes a person under 18 years of age to touch or contact the mouth, anus or sex organs of an animal. A person commits the crime of sexual abuse in the first degree when that person subjects another person to sexual contact and the victim is incapable of consent by reason of being mentally defective, mentally incapacitated or physically helpless. A person commits the crime of sexual abuse in the first degree when that person subjects another person to sexual contact and the victim is subjected to forcible compulsion by the actor. A person commits the crime of sexual abuse in the first degree when that person subjects another person to sexual contact and the victim is less than 14 years of age.	Up to 10 years; $200,000 fine

Oregon law allows sexual abuse- first 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.

Sexual abuse- first degree defined in other states :

Sexual abuse- first 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 A misdemeanor; Class C felony	Up to one (1) year and a fine up to $6,000.00; No less than one year and one day and no more than 10 years.
District of Columbia	Class A felony	Any term of years up to life; fine of up to $250,00
Iowa	Class A felony	Life in prison
Kentucky	Class C felony; Class D felony	5-10 years in prison; 1-5 years in prison
New York	Class D felony	A maximum of 7 years in jail
West Virginia	Felony	1-5 years in in a state correctional facility, and/or a maximum fine of $5,000

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