Doing a paper for class, and am trying to get ideas, but google isn't being the greatest to me tonight. Was just wondering. And what site is it on? Thank you so much for all your help. I will keep searching myself as well, I don't give up easily, but do realize when I need help!
2007-01-09 17:44:28 · 9 answers · asked by firey_aries_gurl 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
OK...more details, I am writing a persuassive essay on harder punishments for sex offenders. It includes all sex offenders. (mostly child predators and rape victims)
2007-01-09 17:54:18 · update #1
Sentences for sex offenders can be anywhere from probation (probation would be the sentence for someone who commits a minor sex offense [usually without bodily contact]) to life (for predatory sex offenders or people deemed 'sexually dangerous'), depending on the state and the crime. The persuasive essay will be a difficult one. Harsher punishment is not necissarily the right answer. Its your report, but consider this:
A juvenile in Arizona was charged with a sex offense at the age of 18 because of a game of truth or dare he played at age 13 in which he removed his clothes. The "victim" was a girl his age, and she had proposed the dare to take of his clothes. Her mother saw and told the police. Long story short, at the age of 18, he was arrested in Illinois, sent back to Arizona, and despite showing no tendancies toward re-offending, he was sentenced to 3 years probation and has to register as a sex offender for 10 years in Illinois. He had already spent 8 months in jail while waiting for trial. Would harsher punishment be good in this instance? If so, what would you recommend?
A "Sexually Dangerous Person" (SDP) in Illinois will remain in prison until deemed well by a state psychologist. To be a SDP, they must have a mental illness and criminal propensities to the commission of sex offenses, and who have demonstrated propensities towards acts of sexual assault or acts of sexual molestation of children. Many of them remain in prison for many years -- even for life. A SDP does not have to commit an actual sex offense, but generally they will have at some point.
Crimes and punishment in Illinois:
Criminal Sexual Assault (Class 1 Felony; 2nd offense is Class X) - Basically, it's rape. Sentence is anywhere from 1 year to Life.
Aggravated Criminal Sexual Assault (Class X Felony) -- Same as Criminal sexual assault, but with bodily harm, the use of a weapon, or threatening the use of a weapon, etc. Sentence can be anywhere from 15 years to Life.
Criminal Sexual Abuse (Class A misdemeanor; second offense is a Class 2 felony) -- An act of sexual conduct (not including penetration) by the use of force or threat of force. Sentence is less than 1 year.
Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse (Class 2 Felony) -- Same as above but with a weapon, violence, or threat of violence. Sentence is 5 years or more.
Predatory criminal sexual assault of a child (Class X Felony) -- when a person 17+ commits an act of sexual penetration with a victim who was under 13 years of age. Sentence is 50-60 years.
2007-01-09 17:49:35 · answer #1 · answered by Mickey Mouse Spears 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-06-03 00:16:43 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you wish to include a comparison between penalties in your country with another you may find this interesting.
In Australia, the Queensland Criminal Code 1899 (reprinted August 2006) determines maximum penalities for sex offences - depending on severity and type of crime anything from 10 years to life in prison.
I don't know if there is a "typical" prison sentence for these offences. Victim of Crime statements can have a significant bearing on sentences; repeat or serial offences; gender of offender and victim; ages and type of offence all have some influence over how the judge rules in each case.
I hope this has been of use to you.
2007-01-09 20:15:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anthony 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the sentece would vary depending on the actuall crime. if it is 1st degree sexaul assalt or sexual battery. also what state are you looking for. you might want to try putting in a specific crime and state when you use the search online. it would help narrow things down alot. for instance child molestation has multiple levels of severity. if someone grabs s child in a inapropriate area that would be sexual assalt, second third degree. to force a child to perform a lewd act is second degree in most states and to actually have sex with a child is first degree. the range can go from a couple of years up to 25 years in some states. others could have more severe penalties while some are still a little soft on the sex crime sentences.
2007-01-09 17:54:49 · answer #4 · answered by nyxcat1999 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There was a couple in the city I grew up in that were certified baby sitters by the SRS. They baby sat for about 5 years before their license was revoked because of child molestation charges. They continued to babysit for another 10 to 12 years after that. Until which a mother came to pick her son up early and found them.
They did not do any time in jail/prison and had nothing done to them except loose their license.
However, he is now dieing a very slow and painful death.
2007-01-09 18:05:22 · answer #5 · answered by Zabe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It does depend on the severity of the crime. The tracking of that person, however, goes on for the life of that person. You might want to ask the courts directly. They should be able to give you information that would answer your basic question. An attorney might be of help as well.
2007-01-09 17:52:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Need more details. It depends on the offense.
2007-01-09 17:51:05 · answer #7 · answered by SatanicYoda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it all depends on the offense, How severe of a crime are we talking?!
2007-01-09 17:53:11 · answer #8 · answered by jen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not long enough.
2007-01-09 17:49:22 · answer #9 · answered by coka-ko-lah 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋