Arizona Sex Crimes FAQ » Question Category Child Molestation – Arizona Sex Crimes FAQ http://arizonasexcrimesfaq.com Mon, 26 Jul 2010 20:27:33 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 What are the possible defenses to Arizona Sex Crimes Charges? http://arizonasexcrimesfaq.com/what-are-the-possible-defenses-to-arizona-sex-crimes-charges/ http://arizonasexcrimesfaq.com/what-are-the-possible-defenses-to-arizona-sex-crimes-charges/#comments Wed, 14 Jul 2010 22:05:50 +0000 admin http://sexcrimefaq.arizonacriminaldefenseblog.com/?p=31 The primary defenses to a sex offense include insufficient or tainted evidence, factual innocence, mistaken identity and, in some cases, consent. Moreover, it is important to examine the factual circumstances of the accuser. Moreover, there are statutory defenses for some…

]]> The primary defenses to a sex offense include insufficient or tainted evidence, factual innocence, mistaken identity and, in some cases, consent. Moreover, it is important to examine the factual circumstances of the accuser. Moreover, there are statutory defenses for some specific situation:

  • For charges of sexual abuse pursuant A.R.S. 13-1404 that the person was the spouse of the other person;
  • For Indecent Expose charges, Sexual Abuse charges, Sexual Conduct with a
  • Minor charges and Sexual Assault charges, it may be a defense if the act was done by a duly license physician or registered nurse for purposes of administering a lawful form of treatment;
  • If the defendant was not motivated by a sexual interest pursuant to A.R.S. 13-1407.
]]> http://arizonasexcrimesfaq.com/what-are-the-possible-defenses-to-arizona-sex-crimes-charges/feed/ 0 If have you been falsely charged with Sexual Abuse, what must State prove to convict you? http://arizonasexcrimesfaq.com/if-have-you-been-falsely-charged-with-sexual-abuse-what-must-state-prove-to-convict-you/ http://arizonasexcrimesfaq.com/if-have-you-been-falsely-charged-with-sexual-abuse-what-must-state-prove-to-convict-you/#comments Wed, 14 Jul 2010 22:04:22 +0000 admin http://sexcrimefaq.arizonacriminaldefenseblog.com/?p=21 In order for you to be convicted of the crime of Sexual Abuse, the State must prove beyond reasonable doubt you:

  • Intentionally or knowingly;
  • Engaged in sexual contact with a person;
  • Who is fifteen (15) years of age or

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]]> In order for you to be convicted of the crime of Sexual Abuse, the State must prove beyond reasonable doubt you:

  • Intentionally or knowingly;
  • Engaged in sexual contact with a person;
  • Who is fifteen (15) years of age or more;
  • Without consent of that person;
  • OR – with any person under the age of fifteen (15) if the contact involves only the female breast.

See A.R.S. 13-1404.

]]> http://arizonasexcrimesfaq.com/if-have-you-been-falsely-charged-with-sexual-abuse-what-must-state-prove-to-convict-you/feed/ 0 What are ranges of punishments for Arizona Sex Offenses? http://arizonasexcrimesfaq.com/what-are-ranges-of-punishments-for-arizona-sex-offenses/ http://arizonasexcrimesfaq.com/what-are-ranges-of-punishments-for-arizona-sex-offenses/#comments Wed, 14 Jul 2010 21:58:38 +0000 admin http://sexcrimefaq.arizonacriminaldefenseblog.com/?p=7 Obviously the penalties vary based on the type of crimes you are charged. Some accused a sexual assault charge (commonly known as rape) will be facing a different penalty than a person charged with indecent exposure (sometimes known as flashing.)…

]]> Obviously the penalties vary based on the type of crimes you are charged. Some accused a sexual assault charge (commonly known as rape) will be facing a different penalty than a person charged with indecent exposure (sometimes known as flashing.) The types of punishment range from:

  • Probation for a limited time;
  • Lifetime probation;
  • Probation with a term of jail (up to 6 months for misdemeanors and 1 years for felonies);
  • Financial Punishments such as fines;
  • Community service and counseling or probation;
  • Prison sentences;
  • Sex Offenders Registration;

Any combination of the above is also possible.

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  • Sexual Assault A.R.S. 13-1406
  • Indecent Exposure A.R.S 13-1402
  • Public Sexual Indecency A.R.S. A.R.S 13-1403
  • Sex Abuse A.R.S 13-1404
  • Sexual Conduct with a Minor A.R.S. 13-1405
  • Sexual Misconduct – Behavior Health Professional A.R.S. 13-1418
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  • Sexual Assault A.R.S. 13-1406
  • Indecent Exposure A.R.S 13-1402
  • Public Sexual Indecency A.R.S. A.R.S 13-1403
  • Sex Abuse A.R.S 13-1404
  • Sexual Conduct with a Minor A.R.S. 13-1405
  • Sexual Misconduct – Behavior Health Professional A.R.S. 13-1418
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