Sexual abuse- first degree - West Virginia Sexual Assault Laws

In West Virginia, the criminal charge of Sexual abuse- first degree is classified as a Felony.

Sexual abuse- first degree Crime & Punishment in West Virginia :

The West Virginia code §61-8B-7 defines one degrees of the crime sexual abuse- first degree, 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	Sexual abuse- first degree - Charge Description	Punishment
Felony	A person is guilty of sexual abuse in the first degree when such person, being fourteen years old or more, subjects another person to sexual contact who is younger than twelve years old.. A person is guilty of sexual abuse in the first degree when such person subjects another person to sexual contact who is physically helpless. A person is guilty of sexual abuse in the first degree when such person subjects another person to sexual contact without their consent, and the lack of consent results from forcible compulsion.	1-5 years in in a state correctional facility, and/or a maximum fine of $5,000

Sexual abuse- first degree defined in other states :

Sexual abuse- first degree is a charge in a total of six other state(s). The exact definition, charge type, and potential sentencing of this charge varying state to state. For further details please refer to the state page.

State	Charge Type(s)	Punishment(s)
Alabama	Class A misdemeanor; Class C felony	Up to one (1) year and a fine up to $6,000.00; No less than one year and one day and no more than 10 years.
District of Columbia	Class A felony	Any term of years up to life; fine of up to $250,00
Iowa	Class A felony	Life in prison
Kentucky	Class C felony; Class D felony	5-10 years in prison; 1-5 years in prison
New York	Class D felony	A maximum of 7 years in jail
Oregon	Class B felony	Up to 10 years; $200,000 fine

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