Sexual abuse- first degree - New York Sexual Assault Laws

In New York, the criminal charge of Sexual abuse- first degree is classified as a Class D felony.

Sexual abuse- first degree Crime & Punishment in New York :

The New York code § 130.65 defines one degrees of the crime sexual abuse- first degree, 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- first degree - Charge Description	Punishment
Class D felony	A person commits sexual abuse in the first degree when the offender subjects another person to sexual contact when the victim is less than 13 years old and the offender is 21 years old or older A person commits sexual abuse in the first degree when the offender subjects another person to sexual contact when the victim is less than 11 years old A person commits sexual abuse in the first degree when the offender subjects another person to sexual contact when the victim is physically helpless. A person commits sexual abuse in the first degree when the offender subjects another person to sexual contact by forcible compulsion.	A maximum of 7 years in jail

Sexual abuse- first degree defined in other states :

Sexual abuse- first degree is a charge in a total of six 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)
Alabama	Class A misdemeanor; Class C felony	Up to one (1) year and a fine up to $6,000.00; No less than one year and one day and no more than 10 years.
District of Columbia	Class A felony	Any term of years up to life; fine of up to $250,00
Iowa	Class A felony	Life in prison
Kentucky	Class C felony; Class D felony	5-10 years in prison; 1-5 years in prison
Oregon	Class B felony	Up to 10 years; $200,000 fine
West Virginia	Felony	1-5 years in in a state correctional facility, and/or a maximum fine of $5,000

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