N.Y. Penal Law 130.45 – Criminal sexual act in the second degree
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A person is guilty of criminal sexual act in the second degree when:
Attorney's Note
Under the New York Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:Class | Prison | Fine |
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Class D felony | between 1 and 7 years | up to $5,000 |
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Terms Used In N.Y. Penal Law 130.45
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
It shall be an affirmative defense to the crime of criminal sexual act in the second degree as defined in subdivision one of this section that the defendant was less than four years older than the victim at the time of the act.
Criminal sexual act in the second degree is a class D felony.