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Sex Offenses: Rape of a Child


Rape of a Child: Attorneys

Rape of a Child - Attorneys

What it is:

The accused can be charged with rape of a child when they have sex with a child under the age of 14.

Rape of a Child

Utah Code §76-5-402.1

Degree

1st Degree Felony.

Elements

A defendant commits rape of a child when they have sexual intercourse with a child who is under the age of 14.

Imprisonment

If the accused is convicted of 1st degree felony rape of a child, imprisonment is mandatory.
(Utah Code Ann. §76-5-402.1(3))

Not less than 25 years and which may be for life.

Life without parole, if the judge finds that during the course of the commission of the rape of a child the defendant caused serious bodily injury to another, or that at the time of the commission of the rape of a child the defendant was previously convicted of a grievous sexual offense.

Fine

1st degree felony: A fine not to exceed $10,000, plus a 90% surcharge.
(Utah Code Ann. §76-3-301(1)(a), Utah Code Ann. §51-9-401)

Restitution

The court may order the accused to pay restitution if convicted of this crime.
(Utah Code Ann. §77-38a-301)

Sex Offender Registration

Lifetime registration.
(Utah Code Ann. §77-27-21.5(12)(c)(i)(A))

DNA Specimen

A defendant convicted of a 1st degree felony rape of a child must provide a DNA specimen.
(Utah Code Ann. §53-10-403(2))

Firearms

A defendant convicted of rape of a child may not posses, use or have control of a firearm or ammunition for life.
(18 U.S.C. §922(g)(9))


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