Minnesota Sexual Assault Laws

Minnesota has defined ten crimes that are used to prosecute sexual assault and related crimes within the state. Statutory laws can be used to prosecute offences that are related to the victim being below the Minnesota Age of Consent, while non-statutory rape laws are often used to prosecute offences in which force or coercion was used by the assailant.

Choose any law for further information on the legal definition, charge severities (felony, misdemeanor, etc) and punishments associated with the criminal charge.

Communication of Sexually Explicit Materials to Children STATUTORY
Minnesota state law § 609.352, Felony

Criminal Sexual Conduct- fifth degree
Minnesota state law § 609.3451,

Criminal Sexual Conduct- first degree
Minnesota state law § 609.342,

Criminal Sexual Conduct- fourth degree
Minnesota state law § 609.342,

Criminal Sexual Conduct- second degree
Minnesota state law § 609.342,

Criminal Sexual Conduct- third degree
Minnesota state law § 609.342,

Criminal sexual predatory conduct STATUTORY
Minnesota state law § 609.3453,

Incest
Minnesota state law § 609.365,

Sodomy
Minnesota state law § 609.293,

Solicitation of Children to Engage in Sexual Conduct STATUTORY
Minnesota state law § 609.352, Felony

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