Missouri · Missouri Revised Statutes — Criminal Offenses (Ch. 565–575)

Mo. Rev. Stat. (Crimes) § 566.153: Age misrepresentation with intent to solicit a minor, penalty

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

A person commits a Class E felony by knowingly misrepresenting their age online with intent to engage in criminal sexual conduct with a minor.

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