Indecent liberties is considered a felony because it involves the unlawful sexual exploitation or abuse of individuals, particularly minors, which poses significant harm to victims and society. The classification as a felony reflects the severity of the offense and aims to deter such behavior, protect vulnerable populations, and ensure that offenders face appropriate legal consequences. This designation also allows for stricter sentencing and monitoring after conviction, reinforcing public safety.
Generally, when a person is charged with taking indecent liberties, the liberties must be taken in the physical presence of the child, but physical contact is not required. Exposing one's private parts to a child with sexual intent may constitute the crime. An indecent liberty may consist of communication of indecent language.The following is an examle of a state statute dealing with taking indecent liberties:"21-3503. Indecent liberties with a child.(a) Indecent liberties with a child is engaging in any of the following acts with a child who is 14 or more years of age but less than 16 years of age:Any lewd fondling or touching of the person of either the child or the offender, done or submitted to with the intent to arouse or to satisfy the sexual desires of either the child or the offender, or both; orsoliciting the child to engage in any lewd fondling or touching of the person of another with the intent to arouse or satisfy the sexual desires of the child, the offender or another.(b) It shall be a defense to a prosecution of indecent liberties with a child as described in subsection (a)(1) that the child was married to the accused at the time of the offense.(c) Indecent liberties with a child is a severity level 5, person felony."From: http://definitions.uslegal.com/i/indecent-liberties/
In Virginia, the penalty for indecent liberties with a minor can vary depending on the specifics of the case, but it is generally classified as a Class 5 felony. This can result in imprisonment for one to ten years, along with a possible fine. If the offense involves sexual intercourse, it may be charged more severely. Additionally, individuals convicted may be required to register as a sex offender.
There are no statute of limitations on Indecent Liberties with a child in the State of North Carolina. The offender can be prosecuted to fullest extent of the law at any time.
It is considered a Class B Misdemeanor for First Offense.
No, you cannot come back. Your record is on file permanently.
Indecent assault is indeed an indictable offense in the United Kingdom. Indictable offenses in the UK are equivalent to a felony charge in the US.
unlawful sexual activity with a minor, in violation of Section 76-5-401, or an attempt to commit any of those offenses, the person touches the anus, buttocks, or any part of the genitals of the minor, or touches the breast of a female minor, or otherwise takes indecent liberties with the minor, or causes a minor to take indecent liberties with the actor or another person, with the intent to cause substantial emotional or bodily pain to any person or with the intent to arouse or gratify the sexual desire of any person regardless of the sex of any participant.(3) A violation of Subsection (2) is a third degree felony unless the defendant establishes by a preponderance of the evidence the mitigating factor that the defendant is less than four years older than the minor at the time the sexual activity occurred, in which case it is a class B misdemeanor. Indecent Liberties with a minor specifically exclude "acts of force".
Yes, engaging in indecent liberties with a minor is considered a moral turpitude. This term refers to conduct that is inherently immoral or unethical, and such actions exploit the vulnerability of minors, violating their rights and well-being. Societal norms and legal standards universally condemn such behavior, reflecting a consensus on its immorality.
FELONY offense.
As far as I can tell it means touching, kissing, feeling a minor but not actually having intercourse. I was researching this question myself.
The description makes it sound like it was a sex crime. Most all sex crimes are felony offenses.
Anything over 1,000 is grand larceny an is a felony ... The indecent is a domestic issue only if you live under the same roof, but is not legally classified as one ...