Legal Question in Criminal Law in Mississippi

sexual abuse

what is the difference between ''fondling''/''improper touching'' and ''aggravated sexual abuse''?


Asked on 3/13/02, 8:32 am

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Jeffery Navarro Jeffery M. Navarro, Attorney at Law

Re: sexual abuse

The difference, basically, is fondling is mere "touching" whereas aggravated assault is likened to Rape. The penalties for the latter is more severe. 0f course, the proof is different.

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Answered on 3/13/02, 11:08 am


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