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Lewd or lascivious conduct with child under 16 - Vermont Sexual Assault Laws
In Vermont, the criminal charge of Lewd or lascivious conduct with child under 16 is classified as a Statutory Felony.
In Vermont, the criminal charge of Lewd or lascivious conduct with child under 16 is classified as a Statutory Felony.
Lewd or lascivious conduct with child under 16 Crime & Punishment in Vermont :
The Vermont code § 2602 defines one degrees of the crime lewd or lascivious conduct with child under 16 , 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 | Lewd or lascivious conduct with child under 16 - Charge Description | Punishment |
|---|---|---|
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Felony STATUTORY |
Maximum of 15 years in prison |
Vermont law allows lewd or lascivious conduct with child under 16 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 Vermont Age of Consent, even if the victim willingly engages in sexual relations with the defendant.
Lewd or lascivious conduct with child under 16 is a charge that is unique to Vermont. Crimes that would be prosecuted as lewd or lascivious conduct with child under 16 in Vermont will be prosecuted under a different statute depending on the state in which the crime takes place.