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

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

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

The Wyoming code § 6-2-317 defines one degrees of the crime sexual abuse of a minor- fourth 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- fourth degree - Charge Description	Punishment
Felony STATUTORY	Sexual contact between offender at least 20 and victim either 16 or 17, and offender is at least four years older than victim Sexual contact between offender under 16 and victim under 13, and offender is at least three years older than victim.	A maximum of 5 years in prison

Wyoming law allows sexual abuse of a minor- fourth 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- fourth degree defined in other states :

Sexual abuse of a minor- fourth 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	Class A misdemeanor	Up to one year in prison

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