15-Year-Old-Girl Seduced Through Text Messages
Over the weekend, Jacob Huff, a Provo resident, was arrested on suspicion of object rape, unlawful sexual activity with a minor, and two counts of enticing a minor. Huff had allegedly texted a 15-year-old girl earlier this month asking her if she wanted to smoke weed with him. The two then met at Mountain View High School and traveled to a business parking lot in the Provo River Bottoms where Huff allegedly sexually assaulted the girl. The girl later told a friend and her mother what had taken place, and the police later used the friend to catch Huff. After the friend, who is 16-years-old had texted Huff to tell him to stop communicated with the alleged victim, Huff asked if she wanted to meet up. The police supervised the 16-year-old as she set up a meeting with Huff at the Provo Smith’s where police arrested Huff. He was later booked into Utah County Jail.
Utah’s Unlawful Sexual Activity with a Minor Law
In Utah the crime of unlawful sexual activity with a minor is defined as any sexual act with a person between the ages of 14 and 16 that does not amount to rape or a number of other offenses. This is a separate crime from sexual child abuse which involves persons under the age of 14. Unlawful sexual activity with a minor is a 3rd degree felony, unless the defendant is less than four years older than the minor and in that case it is a class B misdemeanor.
Facing Sex Crime Charges in Utah County?
If you or someone you love is facing sex crime charges then you definitely need the help of an attorney. Sex crimes are prosecuted very aggressively and can carry very harsh penalties, not to mention the damage that is done to reputations and relationships. The lawyers at Provo Criminal Defense are experienced trial attorneys that can help you obtain the best outcome possible. Call us today to set up a free consultation to see what we can do for you.
