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Question: What is the punishment for Sex with a minor?

Answer:

Sexual conduct with a minor who is under fifteen years of age is a class 2 felony and a class 6 felony with a minor who is over fifteen years of age. (ARS § 13-1405)

 

The punishment for sexual conduct with a minor varies depending on who the offender is and what kinds of prior convictions they may have.

 

In general, under Arizona Law (ARS § 13-604.01) the minimum punishment for a person convicted of sexual conduct with a minor in the first degree is a term of seventeen years in prison and registration as a sex offender.

 


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On 06/19/06
Justine from FL said:
Ken, I see both sides, that you are talking about. I wouldn't want a little girl being with an older man, because he may just be using her. But if they're in love, and it's still illegal, it kind of stinks.
On 06/07/06
Ken from NY said:
Actually, I see the reason behind the law. It is actually to prevent any prevert guy from harming the little girls. Unfortunately, Law sometimes prevent guys who are really loving their girls. Therefore, I am speechless. Coz I'm one of those guys... and believe me~ Its tuff...
On 06/05/06
S from CA said:
"my boyfriend is 23 and im 16 and as long as he isnt hurting me in any way there is no problem" Wrong. However, it's mentalities like this that help 20something year olds land teenage girls. And CeeCee... technically, yes you can. However, depending on his state of residence, the age of consent may be different. However, the best thing to do is to be with him, but not be "with" him.
On 05/25/06
leslie from IA said:
my boyfriend is 23 and im 16 and as long as he isnt hurting me in any way there is no problem
On 05/21/06
Denise from AZ said:
I was 16 when I became pregnet. and the man 21. Who told me he was 18. I want to know why did he get the charges dropped when I have my daughter and he denied having sex with me? What can be done?
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