Virginia Code § 18.2-370.1 criminalizes taking indecent liberties with a child by someone in a custodial or supervisory role, including propositions, exposing sexual parts, or sexual abuse. The law specifies penalties for first and subsequent offenses, with increased severity for repeat violations. It aims to protect minors from sexual misconduct by individuals in positions of trust.
Actions include proposing sexual contact, exposing sexual parts, or sexually abusing a child by someone in a custodial or supervisory role, with lascivious intent.
First-time offenders face a Class 6 felony, while repeat offenders can be charged with a Class 5 felony, with penalties including imprisonment and fines.
Yes, a second or subsequent violation is classified as a Class 5 felony, with specific conditions such as no common scheme and prior conviction proof.
The law protects minors under 18 who are in a custodial or supervisory relationship with the offender, and who are not emancipated or legally married to the offender.