Assault with intent to commit specified sex offenses - California Sexual Assault Laws

In California, the criminal charge of Assault with intent to commit specified sex offenses is classified as a unspecified crime.

Assault with intent to commit specified sex offenses Crime & Punishment in California :

The California code § 261.5 defines one degrees of the crime assault with intent to commit specified sex offenses, each with associated punishments. The degree of the crime depends on the specifics of the crime committed, with higher degrees of the charge generally receiving harsher punishments.

Severity	Assault with intent to commit specified sex offenses - Charge Description	Punishment
		State prison for 2, 4, or 6, year

Assault with intent to commit specified sex offenses is a charge that is unique to California. Crimes that would be prosecuted as assault with intent to commit specified sex offenses in California will be prosecuted under a different statute depending on the state in which the crime takes place.

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