Wyo. Stat. § 6-2-317
Sexual abuse of a minor in the fourth degree.
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(a) Except under circumstance constituting sexual abuse of a minor in the first, second or third degree as defined by W.S. 6-2-314 through 6-2-316, an actor commits the crime of sexual abuse of a minor in the fourth degree if: (i) Being less than sixteen (16) years of age, the actor engages in sexual contact with a victim who is less than thirteen (13) years of age, and the victim is at least three (3) years younger than the actor; or (ii) Being twenty (20) years of age or older, the actor engages in sexual contact with a victim who is either sixteen (16) or seventeen (17) years of age, and the victim is at least four (4) years younger than the actor, and the actor occupies a position of authority in relation to the victim. (b) A person convicted under subsection (a) of this section is subject to imprisonment for not more than five (5) years. (c) A person charged with violating the provisions of paragraph (a)(i) of this section shall be subject to the original jurisdiction of the juvenile court, except the matter may be transferred to the district court having jurisdiction of the offense as provided in W.S. 14-6-237.
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Cited in 3
cases (1 in the last 5 years), 2009–2024 · leading case: In the Interest of: SWM v. The State of Wyoming
In the Interest of: SWM v. The State of Wyoming (2013)
“§ 6-2-317(a)(i) (LexisNexis 2011). 2 . An additional problem with the State's position is that Wyo.”
Crain v. State (2009)
“§ 6-2-317. Sexual abuse of a minor in the fourth degree.”
Ricky Alan Deephouse v. The State of Wyoming (2024)
“Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 6-2-317 (a)(ii), (b). 2 Mr.”
— Wyo. Stat. § 6-2-317(a)(i) — 1 case
In the Interest of: SWM v. The State of Wyoming (2013)
“§ 6-2-317(a)(i) (LexisNexis 2011). 2 . An additional problem with the State's position is that Wyo.”
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