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Question: What are the penalties for sexual crimes?

Answer: The penalty will depend on many things, including the amount of force used, the nature of the sexual conduct, and the age of the victim. Many sexual crimes are considered felonies, the most serious type of criminal violation.

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On 08/23/07
Misty from MI said:
ok i was 9 an my dad sexly abused me for 7 years i told my mom an we moved but i wanted to pres charges an the cort would not let me cuz it was he sed she sed so ya it made me tick..
On 12/10/06
Shelby from WA said:
I'm 15 years old and My boyfriend of 5 years is turning 18 in 2 mounths. We have had sex while being together! When will it be ok for me and him to have sex again?
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