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Sex Crimes Involving Victims that are Minors

Statutory Rape & Child Molestation

• 61-8B-3 Sexual Assault in First Degree Any person 14+ who engages in sexual intercourse or sexual intrusion with any person 11 years old or less. (Felony punishable by 15 to 35 years).
• 61-8B-5 Sexual Assault in Third Degree Any person 16+ who engages in sexual intercourse or sexual intrusion with any person less than 16 years old where defendant is at least 4 years older than victim. (Felony punishable by 1 to 5 years).
• 61-8B-7 Sexual Abuse in First Degree Any person 14+ who engages in sexual contact with any person 11 years old or less. (Felony punishable by 1 to 5 years).
• 61-8B-9 Sexual Abuse in Third Degree Any person 16+ who engages in sexual contact with any person under 16 years old where defendant is 4+ years older than victim. (Misdemeanor)
• 61-8B-12 Affirmative Defense In a prosecution for Sexual Assault in Third Degree or Sexual Abuse in Third Degree, reasonable mistake as to age is a defense.

Other West Virginia State Statutes

• Notice of Appeal

• Effects of a Drunk Driving Charge on Driver's License

• Statutory Rape Limitations

• Juvenile Court Jurisdiction

• Expungement

 

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