Missouri · Missouri Revised Statutes — Criminal Offenses (Ch. 565–575)
Mo. Rev. Stat. (Crimes) § 566.067: Child molestation, first degree, penalties
What this law says, in plain English
First-degree child molestation occurs when someone subjects a child under 14 to sexual contact in an aggravated manner. It is classified as a class A felony; if the victim is under 12, the offender must serve their full sentence without probation or parole eligibility.
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