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| === What sexual offenses can people be convicted of, and what are the ranges of sentences? === | === What sexual offenses can people be convicted of, and what are the ranges of sentences? === | ||
| - | 14 V.I.C. § 1721A Covered Offenses (listing only Virgin Island offenses): \\ [[https:// | + | 14 V.I.C. § 1721A Covered Offenses (listing only Virgin Island offenses): |
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| - | (1) 14 V.I.C. § 1700 (Aggravated Rape). \\ [[https:// | + | (1) 14 V.I.C. § 1700 (Aggravated Rape).\\ |
| - | (2) 14 V.I.C. § 1700a. (Aggravated Rape in the Second Degree). \\ | + | [[https:// |
| - | [[https:// | + | (2) 14 V.I.C. § 1700a. (Aggravated Rape in the Second Degree).\\ |
| - | (3) 14 V.I.C. § 1701 (Rape in the First Degree). \\ | + | [[https:// |
| - | [[https:// | + | (3) 14 V.I.C. § 1701 (Rape in the First Degree).\\ |
| - | (4) 14 V.I.C. § 1702 (Rape in the Second Degree when minor is under 16 but over 13 years of age). \\ | + | [[https:// |
| - | [[https:// | + | (4) 14 V.I.C. § 1702 (Rape in the Second Degree when minor is under 16 but over 13 years of age).\\ |
| - | (5) 14 V.I.C. § 1708 (Unlawful Sexual Contact in the First Degree). \\ | + | [[https:// |
| - | [[https:// | + | (5) 14 V.I.C. § 1708 (Unlawful Sexual Contact in the First Degree).\\ |
| - | (6) 14 V.I.C. § 1709 (Unlawful Sexual Contact in the Second Degree). \\ | + | [[https:// |
| - | [[https:// | + | (6) 14 V.I.C. § 1709 (Unlawful Sexual Contact in the Second Degree).\\ |
| - | (7) 14 V.I.C. §§ 707 & 1709 (Use of intimidation by reason of the actual or perceived race, religion, color, place of birth, sex or ethnicity or handicap of another individual or group of individuals when engaging in unlawful sexual contact) & (Unlawful sexual contact in the second degree). \\ | + | [[https:// |
| - | [[https:// | + | (7) 14 V.I.C. §§ 707 & 1709 (Use of intimidation by reason of the actual or perceived race, religion, color, place of birth, sex or ethnicity or handicap of another individual or group of individuals when engaging in unlawful sexual contact) & (Unlawful sexual contact in the second degree).\\ |
| - | (8) 14 V.I.C. § 1024(b) (Distribution of child pornography). \\ | + | [[https:// |
| - | [[https:// | + | (8) 14 V.I.C. § 1024(b) (Distribution of child pornography).\\ |
| - | (9) 14 V.I.C. § 1025 (Distribution of obscene matter to a minor when the obscene matter depicts a minor engaging in sexual conduct and is distributed for the purpose of enticing the minor into engaging in sexual conduct). \\ | + | [[https:// |
| - | [[https:// | + | (9) 14 V.I.C. § 1025 (Distribution of obscene matter to a minor when the obscene matter depicts a minor engaging in sexual conduct and is distributed for the purpose of enticing the minor into engaging in sexual conduct).\\ |
| - | (10) 14 V.I.C. § 1027 (Employment of a Minor to Perform Prohibited Acts). \\ | + | [[https:// |
| - | [[https:// | + | (10) 14 V.I.C. § 1027 (Employment of a Minor to Perform Prohibited Acts).\\ |
| - | (11) 14 V.I.C. § 1051 (False Imprisonment and Kidnapping) of a minor, (except by a parent). \\ | + | [[https:// |
| - | [[https:// | + | (11) 14 V.I.C. § 1051 (False Imprisonment and Kidnapping) of a minor, (except by a parent).\\ |
| - | (12) 14 V.I.C. § 1052(b) (Kidnapping of persons for the purpose of rape). \\ | + | [[https:// |
| - | [[https:// | + | (12) 14 V.I.C. § 1052(b) (Kidnapping of persons for the purpose of rape).\\ |
| - | (13) 14 V.I.C. § 1622(2), (3), (4) (Prohibition on solicitation and use of minors in Prostitution). \\ | + | [[https:// |
| - | [[https:// | + | (13) 14 V.I.C. § 1622(2), (3), (4) (Prohibition on solicitation and use of minors in Prostitution).\\ |
| - | (14) V.I.C. § 1623 (Knowingly Leasing Property to be used for prostitution of minors). \\ | + | [[https:// |
| - | (15) 14 V.I.C. § 1624 (Keeping house of prostitution of minors). \\ | + | (14) V.I.C. § 1623 (Knowingly Leasing Property to be used for prostitution of minors).\\ |
| - | [[https:// | + | (15) 14 V.I.C. § 1624 (Keeping house of prostitution of minors).\\ |
| - | (16) 14 V.I.C. § 1625 (Prohibition on Pandering when pandering involves the use of minors in sexual acts. \\ | + | [[https:// |
| - | [[https:// | + | (16) 14 V.I.C. § 1625 (Prohibition on Pandering when pandering involves the use of minors in sexual acts.\\ |
| - | (17) 14 V.I.C. § 121 (Abduction) (Use of invitation or device to prevail upon a person to visit any place for the purpose of prostitution of minors). \\ | + | [[https:// |
| - | [[https:// | + | (17) 14 V.I.C. § 121 (Abduction) (Use of invitation or device to prevail upon a person to visit any place for the purpose of prostitution of minors).\\ |
| - | (18) 14 V.I.C. § 134(a)(3) (Trafficking of persons for illegal sexual activity based upon convictions under 14 V.I.C. §§ 1622, 1623, 1624 &1625. \\ | + | [[https:// |
| - | [[https:// | + | (18) 14 V.I.C. § 134(a)(3) (Trafficking of persons for illegal sexual activity based upon convictions under 14 V.I.C. §§ 1622, 1623, 1624 & |
| - | (19) 14 V.I.C. § 505 (Child abuse as defined in 14 V.I.C. § 503(a) which involves the use of a minor for the purpose of exploitation or to engage in sexual conduct). \\ | + | [[https:// |
| - | [[https:// | + | (19) 14 V.I.C. § 505 (Child abuse as defined in 14 V.I.C. § 503(a) which involves the use of a minor for the purpose of exploitation or to engage in sexual conduct).\\ |
| - | (20) 14 V.I.C. § 506 (Aggravated child abuse when it involves the use of a minor for the purpose of exploitation or to engage in sexual conduct). \\ | + | [[https:// |
| - | [[https:// | + | (20) 14 V.I.C. § 506 (Aggravated child abuse when it involves the use of a minor for the purpose of exploitation or to engage in sexual conduct).\\ |
| - | (21) 14 V.I.C., § 489 (Computer Pornography). \\ | + | [[https:// |
| - | [[https:// | + | (21) 14 V.I.C., § 489 (Computer Pornography).\\ |
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| === Does the state have lifetime supervision? | === Does the state have lifetime supervision? | ||
| - | No. \\ Link needed. | + | No.\\ |
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| === Does the state have indeterminate sentencing? === | === Does the state have indeterminate sentencing? === | ||
| - | No. \\ Link needed. | + | No.\\ |
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| === What are the state civil commitment laws? === | === What are the state civil commitment laws? === | ||
| - | None. \\ Link needed. | + | None.\\ |
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| === What is the age of consent? === | === What is the age of consent? === | ||
| - | Age 17. \\ \\ 14 V.I.C. § 1702 (Rape in the Second Degree when minor is under 16 but over 13 years of age) \\ [[https:// | + | Age 17.\\ |
| - | 14 V.I.C. § 1721 (b)(1)(b). Definitions \\ | + | \\ |
| + | 14 V.I.C. § 1702 (Rape in the Second Degree when minor is under 16 but over 13 years of age)\\ | ||
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| + | 14 V.I.C. § 1721 (b)(1)(b). Definitions\\ | ||
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| === Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people? === | === Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people? === | ||
| - | Yes. It is not considered a sex offense if the person was at least thirteen (13) years old and the offender was not more than four (4) years older than the victim. \\ \\ 14 V.I.C. § 1721 (b)(1)(b). Definitions \\ [[https:// | + | Yes. It is not considered a sex offense if the person was at least thirteen (13) years old and the offender was not more than four (4) years older than the victim.\\ |
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| + | 14 V.I.C. § 1721 (b)(1)(b). Definitions\\ | ||
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| ===== Info for State Advocates ===== | ===== Info for State Advocates ===== | ||
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