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 Sexual abuse cases, especially those involving allegations of child molestation, are perhaps the most inflammatory crimes in our society. Indeed, perhaps no other crime provokes a more hostile response in the community. Chapter 109A of Title 18 of the United States Code, 18 U.S.C. §2241, et. seq., sets forth several offenses relating to sexual abuse occurring within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States. Chapter 10 of Title 18 establishes four federal sex offenses: (1) 18 U.S.C. §2241 -aggravated sexual abuse; (2) 18 U.S.C. §2242 - sexual abuse; (3) 18 U.S.C. §2243 - sexual abuse of a minor or ward; and (4) 18 U.S.C. §2244 - abusive sexual contact. Importantly, the penalties for a "sexual act" are far more significant than those for "sexual contact." Aggravated sexual abuse constitutes the most serious of the offenses found in Chapter 109A. The statute establishes a maximum penalty of life imprisonment where a person causes another person to engage in a "sexual act" under one of three circumstances: (a) by force or threat; (b) by other means; or (c) with children. Contact Vladimir Gagic at his Phoenix or Scottsdale offices today. Tags: Arizona Sexual Abuse Lawyers arizona criminal defense lawyer phoenix criminal defense attorney mesa arizona criminal defense lawyer east mesa criminal defense scottsdale arizona criminal defense lawyer arizona criminal defense criminal defense dui felony misdemeanor dwi driving while intoxicated driving under the influence domestic violence homicide robbery burglary and theft assault and aggravated assault post-conviction relief homicide forgery credit card fraud weapons gun offenses juvenile cases drug offenses federal firearms offenses crimes against the person sexual abuse child pornography property crimes fraud money laundering immigration crimes conspiracy and attempt mesa arizona phoenix arizona east valley arizona scottsdale arizona tempe arizona tucson arizona flagstaff arizona glendale arizona prescott arizona peoria arizona chandler arizona gilbert arizona fountain hills arizona paradise valley arizona vladimir gagic maricopa county |
