QUESTION
Can a 10 year old boy be charged as a sex offender for sexually abusing a 5 year old girl family member if he was also sexually abused
Asked on May 11th, 2024 on Sexual Abuse - Nevada
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7 years ago a 10 year old boy sexually abused a 5 year old girl family member so he is now 17 but he was also sexually abused as a child from the ages of 6-9 years old
1 ANSWER
The perpetrator can not claim any defenses if charged with sex abuse crimes, if he was a victim of sex abuse himself in the past. However, it may be considered as a mitigating factor during sentencing.
Answered on May 12th, 2024 at 5:39 AM