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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 01/03/09
Jason from AZ said:
What if someone who is between 18-older has sex with a minor of the age 14, what would the consiquences of that by arizona state laws?
On 12/10/08
valent from CA said:
my son valentino, is 17, and he started to date a girl which she is 19, I didn't like the idead, because her mom seems notot care who her daughter was dating, she is been around in different relations, and run away from home , but know she came dout pregnant, and I just don't know waht to do, I'm still providing for my son, he does not have a job, and he haven't finish school, she does not have a job, she attends to home study programs, and her parents are ok, with this, but I'm freaking out, because, my son is just a kid, he is not ready for this commitment, what should I do?
On 11/18/08
never from AL said:
well i was with friends and this guy who is 18 and im way younger. he tried to have sex with me and almost succeded but i was so scared i just had so much strength then and i finally pushed him off me. my friends didnt do anything, they just sat there and watched it all happen.i was terrified, i couldnt sleep or eat and after that i became so scared when ever people would come up and grab me to scare me.i was petrified. some friends.
On 10/18/08
Ashlie from UT said:
I now some one and he is 17 and his girlfriend is 25 can she get in trouble for that
On 10/07/08
hey from NV said:
umm im 15 and had sex with a 35 year old and he went to jail how many years can he get?
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