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District of Columbia · Through 2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)

D.C. Code § 22-3002: First degree sexual abuse.

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Where this section sits in the code
  1. Title 22. Criminal Offenses and Penalties.
  2. Chapter 30. Sexual Abuse.
  3. Subchapter II. Sex Offenses.

(a)

A person shall be imprisoned for any term of years or for life, and in addition, may be fined not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01, if that person engages in or causes another person to engage in or submit to a sexual act in the following manner:

(1)

By using force against that other person;

(2)

By threatening or placing that other person in reasonable fear that any person will be subjected to death, bodily injury, or kidnapping;

(3)

After rendering that other person unconscious; or

(4)

After administering to that other person by force or threat of force, or without the knowledge or permission of that other person, a drug, intoxicant, or other similar substance that substantially impairs the ability of that other person to appraise or control his or her conduct.

(b)

The court may impose a prison sentence in excess of 30 years only in accordance with § 22-3020 or § 24-403.01(b-2). For purposes of imprisonment following revocation of release authorized by § 24-403.01(b)(7), the offense defined by this section is a Class A felony.

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