Can a complaint be filed against a father for raping his daughter?
Full Question:
I live in Alaska with my husband and daughter who is 15 years old. Last week she confided in me that she was sexually abused by her father when she was alone at home. Can I file a complaint against him for rape?
12/14/2016 |
Category: Criminal ยป Statutory Rape |
State: Alaska |
#28072
Answer:
Per Alaska Statutes § 11.41.436:
“(a) an offender commits the crime of sexual abuse of a minor in the second degree if,
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(3) being 18 years of age or older, the offender engages in sexual contact with a person who is under 18 years of age, and the offender is the victim's natural parent, stepparent, adopted parent, or legal guardian;
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(A) The victim at the time of the offense is residing in the same household as the offender and the offender has authority over the victim; or
(B) The offender occupies a position of authority in relation to the victim;
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(b) Sexual abuse of a minor in the second degree is a class B felony.”
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(3) being 18 years of age or older, the offender engages in sexual contact with a person who is under 18 years of age, and the offender is the victim's natural parent, stepparent, adopted parent, or legal guardian;
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(5)***
(A) The victim at the time of the offense is residing in the same household as the offender and the offender has authority over the victim; or
(B) The offender occupies a position of authority in relation to the victim;
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(b) Sexual abuse of a minor in the second degree is a class B felony.”
Therefore, you may file a complaint against your husband for sexually abusing your daughter.
