MCOLES State Licensing Practice Exam

A teacher engaging in sexual intercourse with a 14-year-old can be charged with which degree of CSC?

1. CSC 1st Degree

2. CSC 2nd Degree

3. CSC 3rd Degree

4. Sexual Harassment

The correct answer is: CSC 1st Degree

The situation described involves a teacher engaging in sexual intercourse with a 14-year-old, which is a serious offense under the criminal sexual conduct (CSC) laws. In many jurisdictions, sexual conduct with a minor is categorized based on the age of the victim and the nature of the offense. In this case, the correct charge would be for first-degree criminal sexual conduct. First-degree CSC generally applies to scenarios involving sexual penetration with a victim who is a minor below a specific age (often 16 or 17, depending on the jurisdiction), particularly when the perpetrator is in a position of authority, such as a teacher. This is considered a more severe crime due to the exploitation of that authority and the victim's age, which increases the vulnerability of the child. The other categories of criminal sexual conduct typically address different circumstances, such as the absence of penetration, the age of the victim relative to legal definitions, or non-abusive sexual behavior. Thus, in this context, the first-degree CSC charge is appropriate due to the specifics of the crime, including the nature of the relationship and the age of the victim.