Calvin Verdell Settles

It is illegal for an adult (age 18 or older) to use electronic communication, including video calls, to trick a minor into performing sexual acts or simulated sexual acts where the adult watches, or to perform sexual acts in front of a minor with the intent to arouse the minor or themselves, or to show sexual material to a minor for sexual purposes. A conviction is punishable by 1-6 years in prison and up to $3,000 in fines (Class E felony). If aggravating factors exist (such as repeat offenses or involving multiple minors), the sentence can increase to 8-30 years or more.

Penalty: Class E felony; 1-6 years; fine up to $3,000

Aggravated sexual battery is unwanted sexual contact (touching intimate areas) accomplished with a weapon, causing bodily injury, involving multiple attackers, or involving a child under 13. This enhanced sexual offense applies when sexual touching occurs with added dangerous circumstances or violence. Conviction carries 8 to 30 years in prison and fines up to $25,000.

Penalty: Class B felony; 8-30 years; fine up to $25,000

It is illegal to sexually penetrate a child who is more than 8 years old but less than 13 years old. This is a Class A felony punishable by 15-60 years in prison with a mandatory minimum sentence in Range II (a sentencing guideline range). The court cannot impose a sentence lower than Range II. Additionally, the board of parole may require satellite-based monitoring (GPS tracking) for the entire supervision period.

Penalty: Class A felony; 15-60 years; fine up to $50,000