SEXUAL ABUSE
A.R.S §13-1404 – Sexual Abuse Charges in Arizona
According to A.R.S §13-1404 – Sexual Abuse Charges in Arizona occur if a person knowingly or intentionally engages in any type of sexual contact with another person who is 15 years of age, or more, without their consent, or with any person under the age of 15 if the sexual contact only involves a female breast. In some cases, the latter may also constitute being charged with sexual conduct with a minor.
According to the law, sexual conduct is any type of indirect or direct manipulating, fondling or touching of any area of the genitals, female breast or anus by any object or part of the body. In some situations, these particular cases are called “fondling cases.”
If you are in the Phoenix area, or anywhere in the state of Arizona and are charged with a sex crime, contact Cates & Garvey Law Group, PLLC by calling (855) 965-4522.
Sexual Abuse – Potential Consequences for this Criminal Charge for Ages 15 and Younger
If you are charged with sexual abuse against an individual who is under the age of 15, then it will be classified as a class three felony, as well as a Dangerous Crime Against a Child. This is a crime that carries the following potential punishment:
- Minimum time in prison of 2.5 years
- Presumptive in prison of 5 years
- Maximum incarceration period of 7.5 years
If you have been convicted of a similar serious felony in the past, including a DCAC or another serious crime, then the punishment potential increases accordingly. It is as follows if you are in this situation:
- Minimum period of incarceration of 8 years
- Presumptive period of incarceration of 15 years
- Maximum period of incarceration of 22 years
Due to the fact that this is a DCAC crime, the total prison sentence has to be completed in order for the individual to be considered/eligible for release.