West Virginia HB4695 doubles criminal penalties for sexual assault and abuse of minors.

West Virginia HB4695 increases penalties for sexual assault and abuse of minors. It doubles the maximum prison sentence and fine for sexual assault in the third degree, now punishable by up to 10 years in prison and a $8,000 fine. It also doubles the penalty for sexual abuse in the third degree, now a felony with a minimum one-year prison term and a $1,000 fine. The bill further increases penalties for distributing, possessing, and transporting material depicting a child engaged in sexually explicit conduct, now punishable by up to three years in prison and a $20,000 fine.

West Virginia HB4695 doubles criminal penalties for sexual assault and abuse of minors.

West Virginia HB4695 increases penalties for sexual assault and abuse of minors. It doubles the maximum prison sentence and fine for sexual assault in the third degree, now punishable by up to 10 years in prison and a $8,000 fine. It also doubles the penalty for sexual abuse in the third degree, now a felony with a minimum one-year prison term and a $1,000 fine. The bill further increases penalties for distributing, possessing, and transporting material depicting a child engaged in sexually explicit conduct, now punishable by up to three years in prison and a $20,000 fine.