 People often ask, what is sexual conduct with a minor? Sometimes it's called sexual misconduct with a minor in Arizona. Well, in Arizona, it's not child molest, it's actually worse. It involves the actual penetration of the genitalia or the anus with either a finger, which they call a digit, a penile or with a tongue or something of that nature, also oral sexual conduct or contact. Now, if the victim is 14 years of age or younger, it's called dangerous crimes against children or DCAC. And if a person is convicted of a single charge, it's 13 years in prison minimum day for day, 20 is the presumptive, 27 is the max. Now, if there's more than one act during the same session, it has to be stacked by law. Now it becomes 26 is the minimum. If there's three acts, it jumps up 13 more years to 39 years. So it's one of the most serious charges in Arizona, even more serious than second degree murder. Now, if the child is under 12 years of age, the judge only has two options, 20 years in prison day for day or 35 to life. So if you've been accused or a family member or friends been accused of these charges, they're very serious. Yes, they can be mitigated or beat outright if this is just some custody battle with a false allegation, but contact us if that's your situation.