Vicarious Sexual Gratification; fondling in the presence of a minor - Indiana Sexual Assault Laws

Vicarious Sexual Gratification; fondling in the presence of a minor Crime & Punishment in Indiana :

The Indiana code § 35-42-4-5 defines four degrees of the crime vicarious sexual gratification; fondling in the presence of a minor, 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	Vicarious Sexual Gratification; fondling in the presence of a minor - Charge Description	Punishment
Class A felony	If serious bodily injury results.	30 year sentence
Class B felony	If deadly force or threat used.	10 year sentence
Class C felony	If victim under 14. If victim is incapacitated without consent. If committed by use or threat of deadly force or with deadly weapon.	4 year sentence 4 year sentence; up to $10,000 fine
Class D felony	For an offender 18 or older who knowingly or intentionally directs, aids, induces, or causes a child under the age of 16 to touch or fondle himself or another child under the age of 16 with intent to arouse or satisfy the sexual desires of a child or the older person commits vicarious sexual gratification.	1.5 year sentence

Vicarious Sexual Gratification; fondling in the presence of a minor is a charge that is unique to Indiana. Crimes that would be prosecuted as vicarious sexual gratification; fondling in the presence of a minor in Indiana will be prosecuted under a different statute depending on the state in which the crime takes place.

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