Sexual abuse of a minor- first degree - Wyoming Sexual Assault Laws

In Wyoming, the criminal charge of Sexual abuse of a minor- first degree is classified as a Statutory Felony.

Sexual abuse of a minor- first degree Crime & Punishment in Wyoming :

The Wyoming code § 6-2-314 defines one degrees of the crime sexual abuse of a minor- 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 of a minor- first degree - Charge Description	Punishment
Felony STATUTORY	If the offender at least 18 and victim under 16, and offender occupies a position of authority over victim . If the offender at least 18 and victim under 18, and offender is victim’s legal guardian. If the offender at least 16 and victim under 13.	A maximum of 50 years in prison

Wyoming law allows sexual abuse of a minor- first degree 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 Wyoming Age of Consent, even if the victim willingly engages in sexual relations with the defendant.

Sexual abuse of a minor- first degree defined in other states :

Sexual abuse of a minor- first degree is a charge in a total of one 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)
Alaska	Unclassified felony	Up to 30 years in Prison

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