Dustin B Miller

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

Reckless endangerment is when someone acts recklessly in a way that puts another person in immediate danger of death or serious injury. This happens when a person is aware of a serious risk but ignores it anyway—for example, firing a gun into a crowd or driving dangerously fast through a populated area. A basic conviction is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 11 months and 29 days in jail and/or a fine up to $2,500. The offense is enhanced to a Class E, D, or C felony (1-15 years in prison) if the reckless conduct involves using a deadly weapon or firearm.

Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500

Persuading a minor to purchase alcohol, giving or purchasing alcohol for a minor, or allowing underage consumption of alcohol on premises you own or control is illegal. Violations are Class A misdemeanors punishable by up to 11 months 29 days in jail and/or up to $2,500 in fines. (A minor is anyone under 21 for alcohol purposes.)

Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500

Statutory rape by an authority figure is illegal sexual penetration with a minor between ages 13-17 when the offender is at least 4 years older and is in a position of authority over the victim (such as a teacher, coach, parent, or supervisor) and uses that authority to accomplish the act. Conviction results in 8-30 years in prison and up to $25,000 in fines (Class B felony). A person convicted of this crime is not eligible for probation or judicial diversion.

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

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