What is the sentence for someone with sexual abuse and no previous records? 42 Answers as of November 14, 2011

Hard to give an answer to the sentence request as this is determined by the exact charge combined with prior history of the offender. The charge has a specific severity level which you did not specify.

I'd recommend you retain a lawyer to assist you with this matter. If you are ultimately charged, you may have the option of requesting a court-appointed attorney at the public's expense. Your are presumed innocent until proven guilty. The prosecutor must prove any allegations of criminal conduct beyond a reasonable doubt. Ultimately, possible sentences depend on what exactly you've been charged with. You'll be advised of your maximum possible penalties when you are arraigned. If the matter is a felony, sentencing guidelines pursuant to state law determine the range for the minimum, minimum possible and maximum, minimum possible sentence. If the charge is a misdemeanor, judges have a lot of discretion up to the maximum penalty under law. Most importantly, plea bargains or other agreements may ultimately control or limit how much a time a person would receive. The bottom line is that it depends on the circumstances. I'd recommend you retain a lawyer.

That depends on the type of abuse, the age of the accuser/victim, and the court itself.

Sexual abuse in the first degree is a felony and could subject the person charged to substantial prison time. The severity of the punishment usually is determined by the conduct giving rise to the charge, and the age of the victim(s). Additionally, the person convicted must comply with the sexual offender registration process and is termed as a "sexual offender" forever.

This depends on the exact nature of the act and the victim and the type of charge. Some things carry probation and some carry mandatory prison even for someone with no other record.

The consequence will be imprisonment.

This question is hard to answer with the facts you have given. Sexual abuse can mean many different things. If you are referring to being charged with the sexual abuse of a minor, this is a felony and you are looking at some significant prison time.

I am sorry but your question involves much more information to answer. Hearsay is generally inadmissible unless it falls under exceptions. As a result, the accusations may not simply be based upon hearsay if the victim is available to testify. As for a sentence, a number of factors go into that decision. Obviously, having no prior criminal history is a good factor for the Judge to consider granting probation. However, there are still a number of issues, including one's ability to show remorse and take responsibility for the crime to give the Court reason to believe that this was a one and only time offense.

Depends on what degree of abuse i.e. 1st,2nd, 3rd, 4th etc.

The sentence for any crime is up to the Judge. It may include jail, probation, treatment, fines, community service, alternative to incarceration programs, restitution, sex offender registry among other things. The sentence varies based on the nature of the allegations, prior criminal history, victims wishes, community concerns, etc. If you want to know your specific Maximum and minimum exposure then you need to include which section you are charged under.