Pennsylvania — Statute

3122.1 – Statutory Sexual Assault | Pennsylvania Law

Pennsylvania's law on statutory sexual assault details felony charges based on the age of minors and offenders, with distinctions for different age gaps and degrees of offense.

Legal Content

Pennsylvania State Law

3122.1 – Statutory Sexual Assault

Pennsylvania Title 18 - Crimes and Offenses § 3122.1

Summary

Pennsylvania's Section 3122.1 defines statutory sexual assault, specifying different degrees of felony charges based on the age of the minor and the age difference with the offender. It categorizes offenses into second-degree and first-degree felonies depending on the age gap and whether the offender is significantly older than the minor. The law emphasizes the seriousness of sexual conduct with minors under 16 years old and sets distinct penalties accordingly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why Attorneys Choose FlawFinder

Side-by-side with Westlaw and LexisNexis

Feature	FlawFinder	Westlaw	LexisNexis
Monthly price	$19 - $99	$133 - $646	$153 - $399
Contract	None	1-3 year min	1-6 year min
Hidden fees	$0, always	Up to $469/search	$25/mo + per-doc
Police SOPs	✓ 310+ departments	✗	✗
Zero-hallucination AI	✓ CitationGuard	✗	✗
Cancel	One click	Termination fees	No option to cancel

Explain Like I'm 5

In simple terms: Pennsylvania's law on statutory sexual assault details felony charges based on the age of minors and offenders, with distinctions for different age gaps and degrees of offense.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.