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Taking indecent liberties with child by person in custodial or supervisory relationship - Virginia Sexual Assault Laws
Taking indecent liberties with child by person in custodial or supervisory relationship Crime & Punishment in Virginia :
The Virginia code § 18.2-370.1 defines two degrees of the crime taking indecent liberties with child by person in custodial or supervisory relationship, 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 | Taking indecent liberties with child by person in custodial or supervisory relationship - Charge Description | Punishment |
|---|---|---|
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Class 5 felony STATUTORY |
If offender has previously been convicted under this section. | 1-10 years in prison and/or a maximum fine of $2,500 |
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Class 6 felony STATUTORY |
A maximum of 5 years in prison, and/or a maximum fine of $2,500 |
Virginia law allows taking indecent liberties with child by person in custodial or supervisory relationship 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 Virginia Age of Consent, even if the victim willingly engages in sexual relations with the defendant.
Taking indecent liberties with child by person in custodial or supervisory relationship is a charge that is unique to Virginia. Crimes that would be prosecuted as taking indecent liberties with child by person in custodial or supervisory relationship in Virginia will be prosecuted under a different statute depending on the state in which the crime takes place.