Continuous sexual abuse of a child - Delaware Sexual Assault Laws

In Delaware, the criminal charge of Continuous sexual abuse of a child is classified as a Statutory Class B Felony.

Continuous sexual abuse of a child Crime & Punishment in Delaware :

The Delaware code § 776 defines one degrees of the crime continuous sexual abuse of a child, 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	Continuous sexual abuse of a child - Charge Description	Punishment
Class B Felony STATUTORY		2-20 years

Delaware law allows continuous sexual abuse of a child to be enforced as a statutory charge. This means that this charge can be applied to cases in which the victim is younger than the Delaware Age of Consent, even if the victim willingly engages in sexual relations with the defendant.

Continuous sexual abuse of a child defined in other states :

Continuous sexual abuse of a child is a charge in a total of one other state(s). The exact definition, charge type, and potential sentencing of this charge varying state to state. For further details please refer to the state page.

State	Charge Type(s)	Punishment(s)
North Dakota	Class A felony; Class AA felony	Up to 20 years in prison and/or a maximum fine of $10,000;

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