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What is Lewd & Lascivious Battery?

April 26, 2017battery lascivious lewd

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What is Lewd & Lascivious Battery?

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Lewd & lascivious battery is defined as: • Engaging in sexual activity with a person between the ages of 12 and 16; or • Encouraging, forcing, or enticing a person less than 16 years old to engage in sadomasochistic abuse, sexual bestiality, prostitution, or any other act involving sexual activity. Lewd and lascivious battery is considered a felony offense in the second degree, and is punishable by up to 15 years in prison, up to $10,000 in fines, restitution to the victim, probation, mandatory counseling, and a mark on your permanent record.