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

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

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

The Wyoming code § 6-2-316 defines one degrees of the crime sexual abuse of a minor- third 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- third degree - Charge Description	Punishment
Felony STATUTORY	Immodest or indecent liberties between offender at least 17 and victim under 17, and offender is at least four years older than victim. Sexual intrusion between offender under 16 and victim under 13, and offender is at least three years older than victim. Sexual intrusion between offender at least 20 and victim either 16 or 17, offender is at least four years older than victim, and offender occupies a position of authority in relation to victim. Sexual contact between offender at least 17 and victim at least 13 but under 15, and offender is at least four years older than victim.	A maximum of 15 years in prison

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

Sexual abuse of a minor- third 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 C felony	Not more than 5 years; presumptive term of 2 years for 2nd, felony, 3 years for 3rd

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