District of Columbia · D.C. Code — Title 22, Criminal Offenses and Penalties

D.C. Code Title 22 § 22-3008: First degree child sexual abuse

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

First degree child sexual abuse occurs when someone at least 4 years older engages in sexual acts with a child or causes a child to engage in sexual acts. It is punishable by imprisonment for any term or life imprisonment.

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