North Carolina · North Carolina General Statutes — Crimes & Controlled Substances

N.C.G.S. (Criminal Law) § 14-202.1: Taking indecent liberties with children

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

A person aged 16+ who is at least 5 years older than a child commits a Class F felony by willfully engaging in sexual conduct or lewd acts with a child under 16 to arouse or gratify sexual desire.

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