Nevada Man Arrested for Sexual Assault on a Child
Last month a thirty-three year old Sparks man was arrested for the Nevada crime of sexual assault with a victim under 14. He's also charged with Lewdness with a child under 14. The arrest occurred after the alleged victim reported him to the authorities. He was booked in Reno with a bail set at $60,000.
The Nevada crime of sexual assault occurs when someone has sex with another against his/her will or when that person is too incapacitated to understand what is happening. Sexual assault comprises not just forced intercourse, but also any other forced sexual penetration. Common defenses to this crime include insufficient evidence, consent, or false allegations.
The Nevada crime of sexual assault is a category A felony. The penalty may include life in prison with or without the possibility of parole. The younger the victim, the harsher the penalty becomes.
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