“Aggravating factors” in a sex crime case will increase the seriousness of the crime and the severity of the punishment in the event of convictions. Factors that can lead you to being charged with a more serious sex crime, include the age of the alleged victim, whether you had some position of authority, influence, or power over the victim, whether the victim was incapable of consent (due to age, intoxication or mental incapacity), or whether you possessed or used a weapon during the crime.