Virginia Child Sexual Abuse Laws
In addition to the Virginia primary sexual offenses such as rape, forced sodomy, sexual penetration of objects and sexual violence, there are also other Virginia sexual abuse crimes in which children and crimes against nature are involved. Consult with one of the best Virginia Criminal Lawyer today.
Carnal knowledge of a child between 13 and 15 years is proscribed by VA Code Section 18.2-63
The carnal knowledge covers the sexual acts of intercourse, cunnilingus, fellatio, anilingus, anal intercourse, and sexual penetration of living or inanimate objects. If a person "carnally knows" a child between the ages of 13 and 15 without violence, then the person is guilty of a Class 4 felony crime.
Commonwealth of Virginia Statute 18.2-63 (A). A person guilty of this VA child sexual abuse law faces imprisonment of two to ten years and a potential fine of up to $ 100,000.
Virginia Code Section 18.2-10 (d). If a person "knows carnally" a child between the ages of 13 and 15 who agrees to the sexual acts and the individual is at least three years older than the child, then the person is guilty of a Class 6 felony crime.
Virginia Statute 18.2-63 (B). Individuals face a criminal sentence of one to five years imprisonment or, at the discretion of the court or a jury examining the case, reduced sentences of up to 12 months in jail and / or a fine of up to US $ 2,500.Dollar.
Commonwealth of Virginia statute 18.2-10 (f). If a person "carnally knows" a child between the ages of 13 and 15 who agrees to the sexual acts and the person is less than three years older than the child, then the person is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor offense.
Virginia Code 18.2-63 (B). Individuals face fines of up to 12 months in prison and / or a fine of up to $ 2,500.
Commonwealth of Virginia Statute 18.2-11 (a). Two convictions for this crime require the person to enroll in the Virginia sex offender registry which information is available to the public.
Carnal knowledge of certain minorsSection 18.2-64.1 Section 18.2-64.2 If a person (1) providing youth services under the jurisdiction of the State Department of Juvenile Justice or who falls under the jurisdiction of the District Court for Youth and Home Affairs, (2) knows a child who is at least 15 years old (4) if the minor is in prison, in a juvenile detention center or in juvenile court custody; and (5) the person knows that the minor is being detained or on probation, then the person is guilty of a criminal class 6 felony.
VA Code 18.2-64.1. Individuals face imprisonment of one to five years or, at the discretion of a jury or tribunal reviewing the case, of up to 12 months in prison and / or a fine of up to $ 2,500.
Virginia Statute 18.2-10 (f). If a person working for a prison or related program dealing with inmates has sex with an inmate, they are guilty of a Class 6 felony crime.
Virginia Code 18.2-64.2. In such a case, individuals face imprisonment of one to five years or, at the discretion of a jury or court examining the case, up to 12 months in prison and / or a fine of up to $ 2,500.
Commonwealth Code 18.2-10 (f). Sexual abuse of a child under 15 years
Virginia Code 18.2-67.4: 2 If a person with an explicit sexual desire sexually abuses a child between the ages of 13 and 15, the person is guilty of class 1 misdemeanor offense.
Virginia Statute 18.2-67.4: 2. Individuals face up to 12 months imprisonment and / or a fine of up to $ 2,500.
Section 18.2-11 (a) Crime against Nature Virginia Statute 18.2-361 an individual is guilty of a crime against nature when the individual performs a sexual act on an animal or carnally knows it in any way.
Virginia Code Section 18.2-361 (A). This violation is a Class 6 felony crime, requiring the person to be sentenced to one to five years' imprisonment or, at the discretion of a jury or tribunal reviewing the case, up to 12 months in prison and / or a fine of up to 12 months must be imposed up to $ 2,500.
Commonwealth of Virginia 18.2-10 (f). A person is also guilty of a crime against nature when engaging in anal intercourse, anilingus, cunnilingus, or fellatio with the daughter, stepdaughter, granddaughter, stepdaughter, son, stepson, grandson, or stepdaughter of the person, brother, Sister, father or mother.
Virginia Code 18.2-361 (B). This violation is a Class 5 felony crime, imprisonment of up to 12 months and / or a fine of up to at the discretion of a jury or court examining the case will be fined up to $ 2,500.
Virginia Code Section 18.2-10 (e). An individual is guilty of the most serious version of a crime against nature if the individual has anal intercourse, anilingus, cunnilingus, or fellatio with the child, stepchild, grandchild, or stepchild child of the individual and the child is between 13 years old and 18 years old.
Section 18.2-361 (B). This violation is a Class 3 felony crime, which is why a guilty individual is sentenced to between five and 20 years imprisonment and a potential fine of up to $ 100,000.
Section 18.2-10 (c). Forbidding adultery and fornication by humans
