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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 11/11/06
Meka from IA said:
How could I help my sister who has been mesing up every since she got in highschool? She drinks ,drop out of highschool, smoke, disrespect my mom and stepfather who has been ther for us everyday.I cant talk to he because she dont listen and now the police are looking for her.
On 10/12/06
jessie from KS said:
is sexul abuse illegal
On 09/22/06
Dont know wat to do from TX said:
Im 18 and my girlfriend is 15 and we are together!!! i was told since their is a 3 year difference i might not get sent to jail for having sex!! is this true??
On 08/19/06
MOM from AL said:
WHAT IF A 22 YEAR OLD BOY AND 16 YEAR OLD GIRL LIED ABOUT THE BOYS AGE AND SHE GOT PREGEANT
On 07/01/06
Stuck in North Carolina from NC said:
I am a 14 year old female wanting to date a 18 year old MALE. We are not sure about the legal matters. What he looked up said that if we date he could get 3 years in prison. What really is the law?
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