Carnal knowledge of an inmate, parolee, probationer, detainee, or pre-trial or post-trial offender - Virginia Sexual Assault Laws
In Virginia, the criminal charge of Carnal knowledge of an inmate, parolee, probationer, detainee, or pre-trial or post-trial offender is classified as a Class 6 felony.
Carnal knowledge of an inmate, parolee, probationer, detainee, or pre-trial or post-trial offender Crime & Punishment in Virginia :
The Virginia code § 18.2-64.2 defines one degrees of the crime carnal knowledge of an inmate, parolee, probationer, detainee, or pre-trial or post-trial offender, 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 | Carnal knowledge of an inmate, parolee, probationer, detainee, or pre-trial or post-trial offender - Charge Description | Punishment |
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Class 6 felony |
Applies if offender is an employee of or volunteer with a state or local correctional facility or regional jail, the Department of Corrections, Department of Juvenile Justice, a secure facility or detention home, a state or local court services unit, or a community-based probation agency or pretrial services agency, and is in a position of authority over victim. | A maximum of 5 years in prison, and/or a maximum fine of $2,500 |
Carnal knowledge of an inmate, parolee, probationer, detainee, or pre-trial or post-trial offender is a charge that is unique to Virginia. Crimes that would be prosecuted as carnal knowledge of an inmate, parolee, probationer, detainee, or pre-trial or post-trial offender in Virginia will be prosecuted under a different statute depending on the state in which the crime takes place.