Are sexual crimes against disabled persons subject to aggravated punishment?

Sexual crimes against disabled persons receive more severe punishment than sexual violence crimes against non-disabled adults.

The Sentencing Commission's sentencing guidelines for sexual crimes also include "victims vulnerable to crime" as an aggravating factor in special sentencing factors.

A person who commits the crime of rape against a person with physical or mental disabilities is subject to life imprisonment or imprisonment for at least 7 years.

Also, in the case of committing the crime of indecent assault, the offender is subject to imprisonment for at least 3 years or a fine of at least 30 million won and not exceeding 50 million won.

If the head or staff of a facility for the protection or education of disabled persons commits such a crime against a disabled person under their protection or supervision, aggravated punishment is imposed.

As such, sexual crimes against disabled persons are very serious crimes socially, and the courts punish them severely.

Therefore, if you are involved in such charges, it is best to promptly request consultation with a sex crime attorney to establish a specific punishment defense strategy and respond.