SEXUAL ABUSE OF CHILDREN

sexual assault

 

 

(1) A person who violates a person's bodily immunity by sexual acts is sentenced to imprisonment from five to ten years, upon the complaint of the victim. In case the sexual behavior remains at the level of molestation, a prison sentence of two to five years is given. (CRIMINAL COURT OF FIRST INSTANCE)

 

 

 

(2) If the act is committed by inserting an organ or other object into the body, a prison sentence of not less than twelve years is imposed. In case this act is committed against the spouse, the investigation and prosecution depends on the complaint of the victim. (HEAVY CRIMINAL COURT.)

 

 

 

(3) Your crime;

 

 

 

a) Against a person who is unable to defend himself in terms of body or spirit,

 

 

 

b) By abuse of influence provided by public office, tutelage or service relationship,

 

 

 

c) Against a person who has a third degree blood or in-law relationship, or by a step-father, step-mother, step-sister, adopter or adopted son,

 

 

 

d) With a gun or by more than one person,

 

 

 

e) By taking advantage of the convenience provided by the environments where people have to live together collectively,

 

 

 

In case of committing a crime, the penalties given according to the above paragraphs are increased by half.

 

 

 

(4) In cases where coercion and violence applied for sexual assault cause severe consequences of the crime of intentional injury, the provisions regarding the crime of willful injury are also applied.

 

 

 

(5) In case of vegetative state or death of the victim as a result of the crime, aggravated life imprisonment is imposed.