The state is also more likely to prosecute these type of cases if someone involved is under the age of 14. In these circumstances, sexual intercourse is not an element of the crime and the punishment can be up to eight years in state prison. Lewd or lascivious acts with a minor who is 14 or 15 years old is a public offense punishable by imprisonment in a county jail for not more than one year if the perpetrator is at least 10 years older than the victim. 9 Kids are also forcibly raped. In fact, of all forcible rapes each year, teens are the victims in nearly one third of the cases.
Forcible rape involves using force, fear, coercion, or trickery to acquire sex.
In most cases, forcible rape is a crime of violence. Rape, in any of these forms, is a very serious crime and is punishable by up to eight years in prison. 10 Continuous sexual abuse of a child under age 14 over a period of three months or longer is punishable by up to 16 years in prison. If a young person has been raped, it should be reported to the police. Immediate medical help and psychological assistance should be sought.