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Sexual assault is generally forced sexual intercourse, sodomy, or other sexual penetration of another person—against the person’s will and without the person’s consent. And although precise definitions and punishments vary from state to state, the criminal offense of aggravated sexual assault of a child includes the aggravating circumstance of the victim being a child under a certain age, as defined by the statute—which increases the severity of the crime.

In Arkansas, sexual assault is defined under the Arkansas Code Annotated § 5-14-101 et seq. The law categorizes sexual assault into four degrees, with first-degree being the most serious. Sexual assault typically involves engaging in sexual intercourse, deviate sexual activity, or sexual contact with another person forcibly and without their consent. Aggravated sexual assault of a child is a more severe offense and is addressed under the statutes concerning sexual assault in the first degree and second degree when the victim is a minor. The age of the child and the circumstances of the offense can increase the severity of the charge. For example, if the victim is under the age of 14, the offense is treated more harshly. Penalties for sexual assault can range from fines to imprisonment, with aggravated sexual assault of a child often resulting in longer prison sentences and potentially lifetime registration as a sex offender.

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