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Question: If a man 35 years old touches/fondles a girl 17 years old, what punishment could he get?

Answer: Sexual abuse is a very serious crime. It is a class 5 felony which is punishable by up to 2 years in prison, up to 3 years probation, and a fine of up to $150,000.00.

If you are in need of immediate help with an abuse issue, call one of the hotlines below:

-ArizonaChild Protective Services 888-SOS-CHILD or

888-767-2445

-Child Help USA Hotline 800-422-4453

-National Crisis/Suicide Hotline 800-999-9999

-National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233

-Teen Link (Various Topics) 800-235-9678

-Youth Crisis Hotline 800-448-4663

-If you believe that you are in danger of physical harm, call 911 immediately!

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On 09/08/07
Bri from AZ said:
Well duh...He could go to prison.He is over 18 so even if it was ok with the younger person, it's still illegal.
On 06/08/07
cn from SC said:
A last year a 13 year old guy did that to me in band class while watching a movie. i kept moving away yet he would follow i told my teacher and my best friend went with me to tell the principal. he was supposed to stay away from me yet he doesnt and he goes out of his way to get close to me. When they told his mom what he did she passed out and had to take her to the hospital once every month his mmom comes to classes with me and she glares at me and makes threats at me. I know i mad the right choice to tell. it mad it easier to have my friend there by my side when she is there they stay by me
On 06/19/06
Justine from FL said:
I think that people who date older people, should have the right. If you are under 18 you should not have sex, because you could've been pressured into it, without knowing so. You may think you know what's right for you, but you don't.
On 04/10/06
Flora from UT said:
I was dating a guy that was 21 when I met him. But he thought I was 19, I was 14. He found out didnt care cause he knew me by then, and then I tried to commit suicide, and after I got outta the hostpital he stayed at our house. Since he was the one who called my mom and told her to take me to the hostpital. So yea he go charged with "raping" me. So we got married before the court date, and now I can sue the prosecutor for purgery, and assult for yelling at me and telling me what they wanted to hear about him "raping" me.....So just be careful would say more but outta room.....
On 02/27/04
JC from WV said:
I disagree and think that people SHOULD be prosecuted harder depending on age. Someone doing things with a 17 year old isn't bad at all(I'm 17 and I know what is right for me whether the government thinks so or not), yet a 6 year old on the other hand does NOT. Think people, different mind sets(and physical differences) between a 6 year old and a 17 year old.
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