The punishment for sex crimes can be severe. The range of punishment depends upon the facts of your case. Some of these charges have federal counterparts and others are subject to mandatory sentence provisions for violent crimes so it is important to speak with an attorney who has experience handling both types of charges.
Charge | Class | Incarceration | Parole | Fine |
Sexual Assault | Class 2 felonyClass 3 felonyClass 4 felony
Class 1 misd. |
8 – 24 years4 – 12 years2 – 6 years
6 – 24 months |
5 years5 years3 years
None |
$5K – $1M$3K – $750K$2K – $500K
$500 – $5K |
Unlawful Sexual Conduct | Class 4 felonyClass 1 misd. | 2 – 6 years6 – 24 months | 3 yearsNone | $2K – $500K$500 – $5K |
Sexual Assault on a Child | Class 3 felonyClass 4 felony | 4 – 12 years2 – 6 years | 5 years3 years | $3K – $750K$2K – $500K |
Internet Sexual Exploitation of a Child | Class 4 felony | 2 – 6 years | 3 years | $2K – $500K |
Sexual Exploitation of a Child / Child Pornography | Class 4 felonyClass 6 felony | 2 – 6 years1y – 18 mo | 3 years1 year | $2K – $500K$1K – $100K |
Failure to register as sex offender | Class 5 felonyClass 6 felonyClass 1 misd. | 1 – 3 years1y – 18mo6 – 18 months | 2 years1 yearNone | $1K – $100K$1K – $100K$500 – $5K |