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Per Georgia Code § 16-6-4, child molestation is defined as an individual performing any unethical or inappropriate act towards, in the vicinity of, or with a minor under 16 years old, with the aim of stimulating or fulfilling the sexual cravings of either the minor or the individual, or

Through the use of an electronic gadget, sending pictures of an individual involved in, encouraging, or otherwise partaking in any unethical or inappropriate act to a minor under 16 years old, with the aim of stimulating or fulfilling the sexual cravings of either the minor or the individual.

When the victim is between 13 and 16 years old, and the perpetrator is 18 or younger and within four years of age of the victim, and the crime involves sodomy, it is considered a misdemeanor instead of a felony.

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Georgia criminal law defines aggravated sexual battery under Georgia Code § 16-6-22.2. This offense occurs when someone penetrates another person’s sexual organ or anus with a foreign object with or without the consent of that person. The term “foreign object” refers to any article or instrument other than the sexual organ of a person. For example, penetration by a weapon like a pistol meets the legal definition of a foreign object.

If you were arrested and charged with aggravated sexual battery in Georgia, you must understand the seriousness of this offense. If you are convicted of this sex crime, you must also know the potential punishment. You should set up a free consultation with a sex crimes criminal defense lawyer immediately. He or she will ask you what led to your arrest, your previous arrest history if any, and explain your defense strategies and next steps.

Atlanta aggravated sexual assault lawyer Larry Kohn has over 500 Google 5-star reviews, and has been named a Super Lawyer since 2019. Larry can help with any type of sex crime case in Georgia.
It is important to understand Georgia sexual aggravated assault laws. Ask questions and get accurate answers as your case moves through the court system. Ultimately, gaining knowledge about GA sex crime laws can help you get your life back on track.

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