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Statutory rape by an authority figure - Tennessee Sexual Assault Laws
In Tennessee, the criminal charge of Statutory rape by an authority figure is classified as a Statutory Class C felony.
In Tennessee, the criminal charge of Statutory rape by an authority figure is classified as a Statutory Class C felony.
Statutory rape by an authority figure Crime & Punishment in Tennessee :
The Tennessee code § 39-13-532 defines one degrees of the crime statutory rape by an authority figure , 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 | Statutory rape by an authority figure - Charge Description | Punishment |
|---|---|---|
|
Class C felony STATUTORY |
Maximum of 15 years in prison and a maximum fine $10,000 |
Tennessee law allows statutory rape by an authority figure 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.
Statutory rape by an authority figure is a charge that is unique to Tennessee. Crimes that would be prosecuted as statutory rape by an authority figure in Tennessee will be prosecuted under a different statute depending on the state in which the crime takes place.