Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes

18 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 3125 (2026)

Aggravated indecent assault.

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§ 3125. Aggravated indecent assault.

(a) Offenses defined.--Except as provided in sections 3121 (relating to rape), 3122.1 (relating to statutory sexual assault), 3123 (relating to involuntary deviate sexual intercourse) and 3124.1 (relating to sexual assault), a person who engages in penetration, however slight, of the genitals or anus of a complainant with a part of the person's body for any purpose other than good faith medical, hygienic or law enforcement procedures commits aggravated indecent assault if:

(1) the person does so without the complainant's consent;

(2) the person does so by forcible compulsion;

(3) the person does so by threat of forcible compulsion that would prevent resistance by a person of reasonable resolution;

(4) the complainant is unconscious or the person knows that the complainant is unaware that the penetration is occurring;

(5) the person has substantially impaired the complainant's power to appraise or control his or her conduct by administering or employing, without the knowledge of the complainant, drugs, intoxicants or other means for the purpose of preventing resistance;

(6) the complainant suffers from a mental disability which renders him or her incapable of consent;

(7) the complainant is less than 13 years of age; or

(8) the complainant is less than 16 years of age and the person is four or more years older than the complainant and the complainant and the person are not married to each other.

(b) Aggravated indecent assault of a child.--A person commits aggravated indecent assault of a child when the person violates subsection (a)(1), (2), (3), (4), (5) or (6) and the complainant is less than 13 years of age.

(c) Grading and sentences.--

(1) An offense under subsection (a) is a felony of the second degree.

(2) An offense under subsection (b) is a felony of the first degree.

(Feb. 2, 1990, P.L.6, No.4, eff. 60 days; Mar. 31, 1995, 1st Sp.Sess., P.L.985, No.10, eff. 60 days; Dec. 9, 2002, P.L.1350, No.162, eff. 60 days; Dec. 16, 2002, P.L.1953, No.226, eff. 60 days)

2002 Amendments. The amendments by Acts 162 and 226 are identical and therefore have been merged.

Prior Provisions. Former section 3125, which related to corruption of minors, was added December 6, 1972 (P.L.1482, No.334), and repealed July 1, 1978 (P.L.573, No.104), effective in 60 days.

Cross References. Section 3125 is referred to in sections 1111, 2714, 3124.2, 3124.3, 3141, 5702, 5708, 6105, 9122, 9123, 9158 of this title; sections 5329, 6303, 6304, 6344 of Title 23 (Domestic Relations); sections 5551, 5552, 6302, 6307, 6308, 6358, 6402, 6403, 9718, 9799.12, 9799.14, 9977.17, 9799.24, 9799.55, 9799.58 of Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure); sections 6139, 7122 of Title 61 (Prisons and Parole).

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 482 cases (136 in the last 5 years), 1975–2026 · leading case: C.C.H. v. Philadelphia Phillies, Inc., 940 A.2d 336 (Pa. 2008).

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C.C.H. v. Philadelphia Phillies, Inc., 940 A.2d 336 (Pa. 2008). · cites it 10× “[8] 18 Pa.C.S. § 3125, which defines aggravated indecent assault, provides: (a) a person who engages in penetration, however slight, of the genitals or anus of a complainant with a part of the person's body for any purpose other than good faith medical, hygienic or law…”

Commonwealth v. Meals, 912 A.2d 213 (Pa. 2006). · cites it 4× “[3] 18 Pa.C.S. § 3125. [4] 18 Pa.C.S. § 3123(a)(3) and (7).”

Commonwealth, Aplt. v. Wolfe, M., 140 A.3d 651 (Pa. 2016). · cites it 2× “S, § 3121(c) and (d), 18 Pa.C.S. § 3125(a)(7), and 18 Pa.C.S. § 3125(b), serve as the necessary trigger for the mandatory minimum sentences provided in Section 9718(a)(3).”

A.S. v. Pennsylvania State Police, 143 A.3d 896 (Pa. 2016). · cites it 2× “18 Pa.C.S. § 3125 (relating to aggravated indecent assault).”

Commonwealth v. Parker, 847 A.2d 745 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2004). · cites it 3× “*751 ¶ 14 The crime of theft by receiving stolen property is set forth at 18 Pa. C.S. § 3125(a) which states: A person is guilty of theft if he intentionally receives, retains, or disposes of movable property of another knowing that it has been stolen, or believing that it has…”

Commonwealth v. Shugars, 895 A.2d 1270 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2006). · cites it 2× “18 Pa.Cons.Stat.Ann. § 3125(a)(7). . 42 Pa.”

Commonwealth v. Gonzalez, 109 A.3d 711 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2015). · cites it 2× “18 Pa.C.S. § 3125. 4 . 18 Pa.C.S. § 3124.”

Commonwealth, Aplt. v. Shower, W., 147 A.3d 517 (Pa. 2016). · cites it 2× “Appellee Wayne Patrick Shower (“Shower”) The Commonwealth charged Shower with aggravated indecent assault, 18 Pa.C.S. § 3125(a)(7), and indecent assault, 18 Pa.”

Commonwealth v. Izurieta, 171 A.3d 803 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2017). · cites it 2× “18 Pa.C.S. § 3125(a). A person may be convicted of indecent assault if the person has indecent contact with the complainant, causes the complainant to have indecent contact with the person or intentionally causes the complainant to come into contact with seminal fluid, urine or…”

Commonwealth v. Robinson, 864 A.2d 460 (Pa. 2004). · cites it 2× “S. § 2901(a)(3). [13] 18 Pa.C.S. § 3126. [14] 18 Pa.”

Commonwealth v. Reid, 811 A.2d 530 (Pa. 2002). · cites it 2× “The evidence presented at trial also established that Appellant had been charged with the felony offense of aggravated indecent assault, 18 Pa.C.S. § 3125, and the misdemeanor offense of indecent assault, id.”

Commonwealth v. Stahl, 175 A.3d 301 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2017). · cites it 2× “§ 3123(a)(3) (unconscious or unaware victim); aggravated indecent assault, 18 Pa. C.S. § 3125(a)(4) -(unconscious or unaware victim); and indecent assault, 18 Pa.”

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— 18 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 3125(1) — 9 cases

Com. v. Carrera, A., II, 289 A.3d 1127 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2023).

Commonwealth v. Brown, 727 A.2d 541 (Pa. 1999).

In Re Hasay, 666 A.2d 795 (Ct. Jud. Disc. Pa 1995).

Commonwealth v. Parmelee, 74 Pa. D. & C.4th 62 (2005).

Carrera II v. Mason (M.D. Penn. 2025).

— 18 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 3125(3) — 1 case

Commonwealth v. Harvey, 27 Pa. D. & C.4th 171 (1994).

— 18 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 3125(6) — 3 cases

Com. v. Watkins, R. (Pa. Super. Ct. 2025).

Com. v. Baldish, A. (Pa. Super. Ct. 2015).

— 18 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 3125(7) — 7 cases

Commonwealth v. Meals, 912 A.2d 213 (Pa. 2006). “[3] 18 Pa.C.S. § 3125. [4] 18 Pa.C.S. § 3123(a)(3) and (7).”

Commonwealth v. Albert, 758 A.2d 1149 (Pa. 2000).

Commonwealth v. Davis, 75 Pa. D. & C.4th 417 (2005).

Commonwealth v. Schur, 9 Pa. D. & C.5th 460 (2009).

In re Weiss, 41 Pa. D. & C.5th 345 (2014).

— 18 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 3125(8) — 5 cases

Commonwealth v. Albert, 758 A.2d 1149 (Pa. 2000).

Commonwealth v. Dinicola, 797 A.2d 966 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2002).

Com. v. Corliss, J. (Pa. Super. Ct. 2024).

Commonwealth v. Hurd, 39 Pa. D. & C.4th 493 (1998).

In re Weiss, 41 Pa. D. & C.5th 345 (2014).

— 18 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 3125(A)(1) — 2 cases

In the Int. of: J.C., Appeal of: J.C., 286 A.3d 288 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2022).

Cayenne v. Tobyhanna Twp., PA (M.D. Penn. 2025).

— 18 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 3125(A)(7) — 2 cases

Com. v. Markelwitz, J. (Pa. Super. Ct. 2016).

A.G. Wright v. PSP (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2019).

— 18 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 3125(A)(8) — 2 cases

Com. v. Markelwitz, J. (Pa. Super. Ct. 2016).

Com. v. Cloward, M. (Pa. Super. Ct. 2015).

— 18 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 3125(a) — 27 cases

Commonwealth v. Parker, 847 A.2d 745 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2004). “*751 ¶ 14 The crime of theft by receiving stolen property is set forth at 18 Pa. C.S. § 3125(a) which states: A person is guilty of theft if he intentionally receives, retains, or disposes of movable property of another knowing that it has been stolen, or believing that it has…”

Commonwealth v. Mumma, 414 A.2d 1026 (Pa. 1980).

Commonwealth v. Gonzalez, 109 A.3d 711 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2015). “18 Pa.C.S. § 3125. 4 . 18 Pa.C.S. § 3124.”

Commonwealth v. Izurieta, 171 A.3d 803 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2017). “18 Pa.C.S. § 3125(a). A person may be convicted of indecent assault if the person has indecent contact with the complainant, causes the complainant to have indecent contact with the person or intentionally causes the complainant to come into contact with seminal fluid, urine or…”

Com. v. Cosby Jr., W., 224 A.3d 372 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2019).

— 18 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 3125(a)(1) — 93 cases

Commonwealth v. Weimer, 167 A.3d 78 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2017).

Commonwealth v. Torres-Kuilan, 156 A.3d 1229 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2017).

In the Interest of: N.C., Appeal of: Commonwealth, 105 A.3d 1199 (Pa. 2014).

In the Interest of J.M., 89 A.3d 688 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2014).

— 18 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 3125(a)(2) — 14 cases

Stoffa v. Zaken (W.D. Pa. 2024).

Com. v. Hunter, R. (Pa. Super. Ct. 2016).

Com. v. Stoffa, D. (Pa. Super. Ct. 2019).

Com. v. Irvine, J. (Pa. Super. Ct. 2023).

Com. v. Hardy, Q. (Pa. Super. Ct. 2023).

— 18 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 3125(a)(3) — 2 cases

Com. v. Thompson, D. (Pa. Super. Ct. 2016).

Com. v. Smith, J. (Pa. Super. Ct. 2019).

— 18 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 3125(a)(4) — 11 cases

Commonwealth v. Stahl, 175 A.3d 301 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2017). “§ 3123(a)(3) (unconscious or unaware victim); aggravated indecent assault, 18 Pa. C.S. § 3125(a)(4) -(unconscious or unaware victim); and indecent assault, 18 Pa.”

Commonwealth v. Pugh, 101 A.3d 820 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2014).

M.S. v. Pa. State Police, 212 A.3d 1142 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2019).

M.S. v. Psp (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2022).

A. Lopuchin v. PSP (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2019).

— 18 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 3125(a)(5) — 1 case

Commonwealth v. Pugh, 101 A.3d 820 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2014).

— 18 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 3125(a)(6) — 2 cases

Com. v. Colton, P. (Pa. Super. Ct. 2016).

Com. v. Baldish, A. (Pa. Super. Ct. 2015).

— 18 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 3125(a)(7) — 75 cases

Commonwealth, Aplt. v. Wolfe, M., 140 A.3d 651 (Pa. 2016). “S, § 3121(c) and (d), 18 Pa.C.S. § 3125(a)(7), and 18 Pa.C.S. § 3125(b), serve as the necessary trigger for the mandatory minimum sentences provided in Section 9718(a)(3).”

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Dengler, 890 A.2d 372 (Pa. 2005).

Commonwealth v. Shugars, 895 A.2d 1270 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2006). “18 Pa.Cons.Stat.Ann. § 3125(a)(7). . 42 Pa.”

Commonwealth, Aplt. v. Shower, W., 147 A.3d 517 (Pa. 2016). “Appellee Wayne Patrick Shower (“Shower”) The Commonwealth charged Shower with aggravated indecent assault, 18 Pa.C.S. § 3125(a)(7), and indecent assault, 18 Pa.”

Stodghill v. Pennsylvania Dep't of Corr., 150 A.3d 547 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2016).

— 18 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 3125(a)(8) — 66 cases

Douglas v. Brookville Area Sch. Dist., 836 F. Supp. 2d 329 (W.D. Pa. 2011).

Commonwealth v. Hainesworth, 82 A.3d 444 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2013).

United States v. Michael Begin, 696 F.3d 405 (3rd Cir. 2012).

Black v. Pennsylvania Dep't of Corr., 889 A.2d 672 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2005).

— 18 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 3125(a)(l) — 5 cases

In the Interest of: R.M., Minor (Pa. Super. Ct. 2015).

Com. v. Benson, J. (Pa. Super. Ct. 2019).

Com. v. Beam, K. (Pa. Super. Ct. 2015).

Com. v. Rehm, D. (Pa. Super. Ct. 2015).

Commonwealth v. Barker, 4 Pa. D. & C.5th 340 (2006).

— 18 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 3125(b) — 95 cases

C.C.H. v. Philadelphia Phillies, Inc., 940 A.2d 336 (Pa. 2008). “[8] 18 Pa.C.S. § 3125, which defines aggravated indecent assault, provides: (a) a person who engages in penetration, however slight, of the genitals or anus of a complainant with a part of the person's body for any purpose other than good faith medical, hygienic or law…”

Commonwealth, Aplt. v. Resto, A., 179 A.3d 18 (Pa. 2018).

Commonwealth v. Martin, 101 A.3d 706 (Pa. 2014).

Commonwealth v. Shelton, 170 A.3d 549 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2017).

— 18 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 3125(c) — 1 case

Commonwealth v. Zellner, 407 A.2d 436 (Pa. Super. Ct. 1979).

— 18 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 3125(c)(1) — 3 cases

Commonwealth v. Shugars, 895 A.2d 1270 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2006). “18 Pa.Cons.Stat.Ann. § 3125(a)(7). . 42 Pa.”

Commonwealth v. Coulverson, 34 A.3d 135 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2011).

Black v. Pennsylvania Dep't of Corr., 889 A.2d 672 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2005).

— 18 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 3125(c)(2) — 2 cases

Com. v. Hamlett, J. (Pa. Super. Ct. 2018).

Com. v. H.C. (Pa. Super. Ct. 2020).

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