Sexual Violence
Criminal sexual conduct charges of all degrees and related offenses.
19
Filings This Month
6
Counties Affected
Understanding Sexual Violence
Criminal Sexual Conduct - 1st Degree
The most serious sexual assault charge in Minnesota. Involves allegations of sexual penetration under circumstances such as force, threat of harm, or when the victim is under 13.
Max penalty: Up to 30 years in prisonMinn. Stat. § 609.342
Criminal Sexual Conduct - 2nd Degree
Involves allegations of sexual contact (not penetration) under aggravating circumstances such as force or when the victim is a young minor.
Max penalty: Up to 25 years in prisonMinn. Stat. § 609.343
Criminal Sexual Conduct - 3rd Degree
Involves allegations of sexual penetration under circumstances such as the victim being between 13-15 years old, or when the perpetrator held a position of authority.
Max penalty: Up to 15 years in prisonMinn. Stat. § 609.344
Criminal Sexual Conduct - 4th Degree
Involves allegations of sexual contact (not penetration) under circumstances involving a minor or abuse of authority.
Max penalty: Up to 10 years in prisonMinn. Stat. § 609.345
Criminal Sexual Conduct - 5th Degree
Involves allegations of non-consensual sexual contact or conduct, generally a less severe classification than higher degrees.
Max penalty: Up to 7 years in prison (felony) or 1 year (gross misdemeanor)Minn. Stat. § 609.3451
Human Trafficking
Allegations of compelling or coercing another person into labor, services, or commercial sexual activity through force, fraud, or coercion.
Max penalty: Up to 25 years in prisonMinn. Stat. § 609.282
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Recent Sexual Violence Filings
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