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 In North Carolina sexual offenses can range from 1stdegree forcible rape to indecent exposure. If you are found guilty of a sexual offense potential punishments include imprisonment, probation, loss of voting rights, firearm ownership and you may be required to register as a sex offender.
Common sex offenses in North Carolina include:
- Rape: In North Carolina, there are several different specific rape offenses including,
First-Degree Forcible Rape, and Second-Degree Rape. In general terms, rape is the crime of having forcible sexual intercourse with another person without that
persons consent.
- Forcible Sexual Offense: A person is guilty of a forcible sexual offense if the state proves that the person engaged in a sexual act other than vaginal intercourse with a person by force without that person's consent.
- Statutory Rape: In North Carolina, there are several different degrees of statutory rape. In general a person commits the crime of statutory rape if he or she has vaginal intercourse with a person who is 15 years old or younger, and the defendant is more than four years older than the child. The severity of a statutory rape charge varies based on the age of the victim and the age of the defendant.
- Indecent Liberties with a Child: A person is guilty of taking indecent liberties with a child if the defendant is at least 16 years of age and for the purpose of arousing or gratifying sexual desire, willfully commits or attempts to commit a lewd or lascivious act upon the body of a child who is under the age of 16. The child must be at least five years younger than the defendant.
- Solicitation of Child by Computer to Commit Unlawful Sex Act: In North Carolina a person is guilty of this offense if he or she is 16 years of age or older and knowingly with the intent to commit an unlawful sex act uses a computer to entice or coerce a child less than 16 of age to meet the person for the purpose of committing an unlawful sexual act.
- Internet Sex Crimes: Prosecutions for internet related sex crimes are increasing in North Carolina. State law enforcement agencies have created special task forces for the purpose of investigating internet sex crimes. Generally, internet sex crimes involve the distribution of child pornography and the use of the internet to solicit minors for the purpose of committing an unlawful sexual act.
If you have been charged with a sex offense, you need an experienced and dedicated defense team. A conviction for a sex offense may seriously affect your personal and professional life. Call Andresen & Arronte to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case.
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