Corruption of a Minor and Gross Sexual Imposition

Columbus Corruption of a Minor Attorney

If you have been charged with corruption of a minor, it is important to discuss your options with an experienced and qualified criminal defense attorney. There are serious penalties associated with being charged with this offense and contacting an attorney will help you figure out what your next step is. Call Attorney Adam Burke at (614) 280-9122 for your free consultation.

Corruption of a Minor

A person is guilty of corruption of a minor if they are eighteen years of age or older and engage in unlawful sexual conduct with another who is less than sixteen years of age.

Penalties of Corruption of a Minor

The following penalties apply for a charge of corruption of a minor:

• Misdemeanor in the first degree if you are less then four years older than the minor.
• Fourth degree felony to engage in unlawful sexual conduct with a minor.
• Third degree felony if you are ten years older or more than the minor.
• Second degree felony if you have previously been convicted of corruption of a minor. ¹

Ref: Ohio Revised Code Section 2907.04

Gross Sexual Imposition

A person is guilty of gross sexual imposition if any of the following applies:

• Compels the victim by force or threat of force.
• Administers any drugs either by threat or deception that causes the victim to have impaired judgment.
• Knows the victim has impaired judgment due to the influence of drugs that were provided to them for medical purposes.
• The victim is less then thirteen years of age.
• Knows that the victim cannot consent because of a mental or physical condition.

Penalties for Gross Sexual Imposition

It a fourth degree felony if a person compels the victim by force, administers any drugs to the victim, knows the victim is impaired by drugs, or knows that the victim cannot consent because of a mental or physical condition.

It is a felony in the third degree if a person knows that the victim is less than thirteen years of age and either of the following applies:

• Evidence was admitted other than the victim’s testimony that proves the violation; or
• This person has been previously convicted or plead guilty to any violations above. ²

Ref: Ohio Revised Code Section 2907.05

Importuning

A person is guilty of importuning if any of the following applies by soliciting another:

• Who is younger than thirteen years of age, whether or not you know of their age.
• Older than thirteen years of age, but less than sixteen years of age to engage in sexual conduct if you are eighteen years or older and four or more years older than the victim regardless of whether or not you know of the victim’s age.
• Sixteen or seventeen years old who is also a victim of human trafficking to engage in sexual conduct, and if you are eighteen years or older, and four or more years older than the victim, and there was reckless disregard for the victim’s age.
• To engage in sexual conduct by using a telecommunication device, such as a telephone or computer if you are eighteen years or older and either of the following applies:
  1. The victim is less than thirteen years of age; or
  2. The other person is a law enforcement officer who is believed to be thirteen years of age.
• To engage in sexual conduct by using a telecommunication device if you are four or more years older than the other victim and either of the following applies:
  1. The victim is older than thirteen years of age, but less than sixteen years of age and you are four or more years older than the victim; or
  2. The other person is a law enforcement officer who is believed to be older than thirteen years of age, but less than sixteen years of age and you are four or more years older than the age the law enforcement officer portrays.

Penalties for Importuning

The degree of felonies differ depending on the types offenses:

• Third degree felony on a first offense if a person solicits another who is younger than thirteen years of age, solicits another by telecommunication device if the victim is less than thirteen years of age, or the other person is being portrayed by a law enforcement officer.
• Second degree felony if you have been previously convicted of these or any of the above offenses.
• Fifth degree felony on a first offense if a person solicits another who is older than thirteen years of age, but less than sixteen years of age, solicits another who is sixteen or seventeen years old and is also a victim of human trafficking, or solicits another by telecommunication device if the victim is older than thirteen years of age, but less than sixteen years of age or the other person is being portrayed by a law enforcement officer.
• Fourth degree felony if you have been previously convicted of these or any of the above offenses. ³

Ref: Ohio Revised Code Section 2907.07

Attorney Adam Burke Llc — Columbus, Ohio Corruption of a Minor Lawyer

If you have been charged with corruption of a minor in Columbus or any of the surrounding areas in Ohio, contact Attorney Adam Burke. It is in your best interest to hire an experienced defense attorney who will discuss the facts of your particular case and all of your options. Contact Attorney Adam Burke now for your free consultation at (614) 280-9122.