566.062. Statutory sodomy and attempt to commit, first degree, penalties.
It’s a felony to have sex acts with a child under 14.
If someone has or tries to have deviate sexual intercourse (oral or anal sex, or penetration with an object) with a child younger than 14, they can face very serious prison time in Missouri.
1. A person commits first-degree statutory sodomy if they have deviate sexual intercourse with someone under 14 years old.
2. This crime, or an attempt to commit it, is a felony punishable by life in prison or at least 5 years, unless:
- (1) It’s an aggravated sexual offense or the victim is under 12 years old — then the minimum is 10 years or life in prison.
- (2) The offender is a persistent or predatory sexual offender — then extended sentencing applies under section 566.125.
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