Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas
sexual assault on a child
what are the minimum sentencing requirements for sexual assault on a child in texas?
Asked on 7/01/09, 4:14 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
adrienne dunn
Law Office of Adrienne Dunn
Re: sexual assault on a child
It depends on the age of the child. If the child is under age 14, then it is a first degree offense punishable by 5-99 years or life imprisonment. If the child is under the age of 17, then it is a second degree offense punishable by 2-20 years imprisonment.
Answered on 7/01/09, 4:22 pm
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