The (specify) count is sexual abuse in the first degree Under our law, a person is guilty of sexual abuse in the first degree when he or she subjects another person to sexual contact by forcible compulsion. Furthermore, if you are convicted of sexual abuse in the first degree, you will be required to register as a sex offender under the new york sex offender registration act (sora) New york penal code section 130.65 Sexual abuse in the first degree § 130.65 sexual abuse in the first degree
A person is guilty of sexual abuse in the first degree when he or she subjects another person to sexual contact When the other person is incapable of consent by reason of being physically helpless When the other person is less than eleven years old Sexual abuse in the first degree is a class d felony, unless the victim is less than twelve (12) years old, in which case the offense shall be a class c felony. The first degree, criminal sexual act in the first degree, aggravated sexual abuse in the first degree, or course of sexual conduct against a child in the first degree, as defined in this article, and the victim is less than thirteen years old
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