Child Enticement Charges in Maryland
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While child enticement is often thought of as an act of luring a child into a secluded area or vehicle, the internet has enabled potential predators to urge minors to engage in unlawful sexual conduct. Child enticement is a very serious criminal offense in Maryland, resulting in serious penalties such as prison time, fines, and registration as a sex offender.
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Child Enticement Penalties
Child enticement in Maryland is defined as the act of luring or taking a minor child under 18 years of age away from his/her parents in order to commit unlawful sexual conduct. Even if no sexual contact occurs, a defendant may be convicted of child enticement.
Common types of crimes considered as child enticement include the following:
- Lure a child to an outside, secluded area
- Lure a child to a building or dwelling
- Lure a child to a vehicle
- Have sex with a minor
- Engage in unlawful sexual conduct with a minor over the internet
- Solicit a minor for prostitution
- Lewd acts with a minor
Child enticement is considered a felony offense, punishable by a maximum prison sentence of 25 years and fines of up to $5,000. Additionally, a conviction can result sex offender registration in Maryland.
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