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Minnesota has created a catch-all term for all crimes of a sexual nature, including rape, statutory rape and incest. All crimes of this type are charged under criminal sexual conduct statutes. These charges range from the most severe, first degree criminal sexual conduct, to the least severe, fifth degree criminal sexual conduct.

Based on the particular degree of criminal sexual conduct, certain defenses may be used. Often times mistake of a person’s age is not a defense and there are many instances when consent is not a defense. The relative ages of the actors and life roles do play significant factors in determining the severity of the charge. For instance, persons who hold authority over minors, such as teachers, may be charged with a higher offense level than someone who is not in a position of authority over the minor.

If an individual is charged with this type of crime, and is convicted of this or any other amended crime, he or she will be mandated to register as a sex offender. There are many other civil penalties which result from a conviction of this nature.