Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

what is the sentencing for statutory rape?

I need to find out what the laws are on statutory rape and the minimum sentencing for statutory rape.


Asked on 6/13/01, 3:27 pm

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Victor Hobbs Victor E. Hobbs

Re: what is the sentencing for statutory rape?

Penal Code Section 261.5 is the appropriate statute for sex with a minor or under the age of 18. The sentence can either be maximum one year in the county jail; or 2, 3, or 4 years in prison.

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Answered on 6/29/01, 8:36 pm


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