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Rape of a child more than three but under 13 - Tennessee Sexual Assault Laws
In Tennessee, the criminal charge of Rape of a child more than three but under 13 is classified as a Statutory Class A felony.
In Tennessee, the criminal charge of Rape of a child more than three but under 13 is classified as a Statutory Class A felony.
Rape of a child more than three but under 13 Crime & Punishment in Tennessee :
The Tennessee code § 39-13-522 defines one degrees of the crime rape of a child more than three but under 13, 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 | Rape of a child more than three but under 13 - Charge Description | Punishment |
|---|---|---|
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Class A felony STATUTORY |
Maximum of 60 years in prison and a maximum fine $50,000 |
Tennessee law allows rape of a child more than three but under 13 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 Tennessee Age of Consent, even if the victim willingly engages in sexual relations with the defendant.
Rape of a child more than three but under 13 is a charge that is unique to Tennessee. Crimes that would be prosecuted as rape of a child more than three but under 13 in Tennessee will be prosecuted under a different statute depending on the state in which the crime takes place.