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Sex Offenses: Sexual Abuse of a Minor


Sexual Abuse of a Minor: Attorneys

Sexual Abuse of a Minor - Attorneys

What it is:

Sexual Abuse of a Minor is a crime where a person takes indecent sexual liberties with a minor between the ages of 14-16 years old, when the offender is at least 7 years older than the victim.

Sexual Abuse of a Minor

Utah Code §76-5-401.1

Degree

Class A misdemeanor.

Elements

A defendant commits sexual abuse of a minor if they are at least seven years older than the minor and, under circumstances not amounting to rape, attempted rape, object rape, attempted object rape, forcible sodomy, attempted forcible sodomy, aggravated sexual assault, attempted aggravated sexual assault, unlawful sexual activity with a minor, or an attempt to commit any of these offenses, the defendant touches the anus, buttocks, or any part of the genitals of the minor, or touches the breast of a female minor, or otherwise takes indecent liberties with the defendant or another person, with the intent to cause substantial emotional or bodily pain to any person or with the intent to arouse or gratify the sexual desire of any person.

Imprisonment

A term not to exceed 1 year.
(Utah Code Ann. §76-3-204(1))

Fine

Class A misdemeanor: A fine not to exceed $2,500, plus a 90% surcharge.
(Utah Code Ann. §76-3-301(1)(c), 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 class A misdemeanor sexual abuse of a minor must provide a DNA specimen.
(Utah Code Ann. §53-10-403(2))


Other Criminal Charges

Learn more about crimes related to Sexual Exploitation of a Minor. If you have any questions, please feel free to call our office at (801) 505-1586.