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Sexual Offences - VIC
Welcome to the VIC Procuring sexual penetration by threats or fraud article page. Everything you need to know about Procuring sexual penetration by threats or fraud according to VIC law - Dated: 09/01/2009

What the Law States according to VIC Law for Procuring sexual penetration by threats or fraud
According to VIC Law for the charge of Procuring sexual penetration by threats or fraud,

Crimes Act 1958 - SECT 57

Procuring sexual penetration by threats or fraud

57. Procuring sexual penetration by threats or fraud

(1) A person must not by threats or intimidation procure a person to take part in an act of sexual penetration.

Penalty: Level 5 imprisonment (10 years maximum).

(2) A person must not by any fraudulent means procure a person to take part in an act of sexual penetration.

Penalty: Level 6 imprisonment (5 years maximum).

The Maximum Penalty - Procuring sexual penetration by threats or fraud
According to VIC Law for the charge of Procuring sexual penetration by threats or fraud,
5 - 10 years depending on subsection

What the Police must prove according to VIC Law for Procuring sexual penetration by threats or fraud

(a)  The accused procured a person to take part in an act of sexual penetration by threats, intimidation or fraudulent means.

Possible Defences under VIC Law - Procuring sexual penetration by threats or fraud

(a) Factual dispute.

(b) Identification dispute.

(c) Lack of intent.

In VIC which court will hear the matter - Procuring sexual penetration by threats or fraud
County Court.
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