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Carnal knowledge of child between 13 and 15 - Virginia Sexual Assault Laws
In Virginia, the criminal charge of Carnal knowledge of child between 13 and 15 is classified as a Statutory Class 4 felony.
In Virginia, the criminal charge of Carnal knowledge of child between 13 and 15 is classified as a Statutory Class 4 felony.
Carnal knowledge of child between 13 and 15 Crime & Punishment in Virginia :
The Virginia code § 18.2-63 defines one degrees of the crime carnal knowledge of child between 13 and 15, 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 | Carnal knowledge of child between 13 and 15 - Charge Description | Punishment |
|---|---|---|
|
Class 4 felony STATUTORY |
2-10 years in prison and a maximum fine of $100,000 |
Virginia law allows carnal knowledge of child between 13 and 15 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 Virginia Age of Consent, even if the victim willingly engages in sexual relations with the defendant.
Carnal knowledge of child between 13 and 15 is a charge that is unique to Virginia. Crimes that would be prosecuted as carnal knowledge of child between 13 and 15 in Virginia will be prosecuted under a different statute depending on the state in which the crime takes place.