Involuntary deviate sexual intercourse - Pennsylvania Sexual Assault Laws

In Pennsylvania, the criminal charge of Involuntary deviate sexual intercourse is classified as a Felony of the first degree.

Involuntary deviate sexual intercourse Crime & Punishment in Pennsylvania :

The Pennsylvania code § 3123 defines one degrees of the crime involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, 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	Involuntary deviate sexual intercourse - Charge Description	Punishment
Felony of the first degree	When the person engages in deviate sexual intercourse with a victim who is the victim is less than 13 years of age and the victim suffers serious bodily injury. When the person engages in deviate sexual intercourse with a victim who is a child when the person engages in deviate sexual intercourse with a victim who is less than 13 years of age. When the person engages in deviate sexual intercourse with a victim who is less than 16 years of age and the person is four or more years older than the victim and the victim and person are not married to each other. When the person engages in deviate sexual intercourse with a victim who suffers from a mental disability. When the person engages in deviate sexual intercourse with a victim by administering or employing drugs, intoxicants or other means. When the person engages in deviate sexual intercourse with a victim who is unconscious. When the person engages in deviate sexual intercourse with a victim by threat of forcible compulsion. When the person engages in deviate sexual intercourse with a victim by forcible compulsion.	A maximum of 20 years in prison and up to $25,000 in fines

Involuntary deviate sexual intercourse is a charge that is unique to Pennsylvania. Crimes that would be prosecuted as involuntary deviate sexual intercourse in Pennsylvania will be prosecuted under a different statute depending on the state in which the crime takes place.

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