Penalties for sexual assault the penalties for sexual assault vary tremendously based on the degree that is being charged. If penetration is not alleged, but sexual contact is alleged, it will fall in the categories of 2nd degree criminal sexual conduct or 4th degree criminal sexual conduct Sexual contact includes contact to the genital area (but not penetration), groin, inner thigh, buttock or breast. Chapter two, part g of the federal sentencing guidelines covers sex offenses 1 (promoting a commercial sex act or prohibited sexual conduct Sexual exploitation of a minor Other such offenses are found under chapter two, part a, section three (criminal sexual abuse and offenses related to registration as a sex offender).
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