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Sexual assault is generally forced sexual intercourse, sodomy, or other sexual penetration of another person—against the person’s will and without the person’s consent. And although precise definitions and punishments vary from state to state, the criminal offense of aggravated sexual assault of a child includes the aggravating circumstance of the victim being a child under a certain age, as defined by the statute—which increases the severity of the crime.

In Georgia, sexual assault is defined under the law as any sexual act performed against another person's will and without their consent, which includes forced sexual intercourse, sodomy, or other sexual penetration. The state of Georgia considers the lack of consent as a critical element of the offense. Aggravated sexual assault, particularly when the victim is a child, is treated with increased severity. According to Georgia law, a child is defined as a person under the age of 16, and sexual offenses against children are prosecuted under the statutes for child molestation and aggravated child molestation. The latter is considered when the act involves physical injury or a threat of violence. The penalties for these crimes are severe and can include lengthy prison sentences, fines, and mandatory registration as a sex offender. The exact punishment varies depending on the circumstances of the crime, including the age of the victim and the presence of aggravating factors.

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