Sexual abuse of children for the possession of material - Montana Sexual Assault Laws

In Montana, the criminal charge of Sexual abuse of children for the possession of material is classified as a Statutory unspecified crime.

Sexual abuse of children for the possession of material Crime & Punishment in Montana :

The Montana code 45-5-625(1)(e) defines one degrees of the crime sexual abuse of children for the possession of material, 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 Sexual abuse of children for the possession of material - Charge Description Punishment

STATUTORY
Imprisonment for a term not to exceed 10 years and a fine not to exceed $10,000, or both

Montana law allows sexual abuse of children for the possession of material 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 Montana Age of Consent, even if the victim willingly engages in sexual relations with the defendant.

Sexual abuse of children for the possession of material is a charge that is unique to Montana. Crimes that would be prosecuted as sexual abuse of children for the possession of material in Montana will be prosecuted under a different statute depending on the state in which the crime takes place.


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