District of Columbia · D.C. Code — Title 22, Criminal Offenses and Penalties
D.C. Code Title 22 § 22-3611: Enhanced penalty for committing crime of violence against minors
What this law says, in plain English
This statute increases penalties for adults who commit violent crimes against minors, allowing up to 1.5 times the standard fine and imprisonment. It defines the terms and provides an affirmative defense if the offender reasonably believed the victim was an adult.
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