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Procuring sexual penetration by threats or fraud
Procuring sexual penetration by threats or fraud
Sexual Offences - VIC
The Law - Procuring sexual penetration by threats or fraud
What the Law states - Procuring sexual penetration by threats or fraud
Crimes Act 1958 - SECT 57
Procuring sexual penetration by threats or fraud57. Procuring sexual penetration by threats or fraud
(1) A person must not by threats or intimidation procure a person to take part in an act of sexual penetration.
Penalty: Level 5 imprisonment (10 years maximum).
(2) A person must not by any fraudulent means procure a person to take part in an act of sexual penetration.
Penalty: Level 6 imprisonment (5 years maximum).
Maximum Penalty in Victoria
5 - 10 years depending on subsection
What the Prosecution must prove - Procuring sexual penetration by threats or fraud - Vic
(a) The accused procured a person to take part in an act of sexual penetration by threats, intimidation or fraudulent means.
Possible Defences - Procuring sexual penetration by threats or fraud
(a) Factual dispute.
(b) Identification dispute.
(c) Lack of intent.
Which court will hear the charge of Procuring sexual penetration by threats or fraud
County Court.
Article published on 01/09/2009. To check if any changes to the law please discuss with one of our lawyers.
