This law prohibits a person from inducing another person whom is under the age of 18 of chaste life for the purposes of engaging in unlawful sexual intercourse.
The term “induce” means to move and lead as by persuasion or influence and the term “chaste life” means the person who was under 18 was a virgin.
Under Massachusetts criminal law, the crime of Inducing a Person Under Eighteen to have Sexual Intercourse is a felony sex offense and may be found at Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 272, Section 4.
Legal Elements of Inducing Person Under Eighteen to have Sexual Intercourse
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In order to be found guilty of Inducing a Person Under Eighteen to have Sexual Intercourse under Massachusetts criminal law, there must be strong evidence of the following legal elements:
- the complainant was under the age of 18;
- the complainant was of chaste life;
- the defendant induced the complainant;
- for the purposes of sexual intercourse;
- sexual intercourse occurred between the defendant and the complainant.
Potential Punishment if Convicted of Inducing Person Under Eighteen to have Sexual Intercourse
The potential consequences for Inducing a Person Under Eighteen to have Sexual Intercourse, if convicted, in the Commonwealth may be found at Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 272, Section 4.
A defendant convicted of Inducing a Person Under Eighteen to have Sexual Intercourse shall be sentenced to a term in state prison that does not exceed three years, or in a jail or house of corrections for not more than 2 ½ years.
Although under Massachusetts criminal law this is considered a sex offense, a defendant is not required to register as a sex offender.
If you have been accused or charged with inducing a person under eighteen to have sexual intercourse in Massachusetts, you’ll need an experienced Massachusetts Sex Crimes Defense. Call (508) 213-9113 to schedule a free consultation with the Law Offices of John L. Calcagni III.
