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In the state of Pennsylvania, the felony charge of involuntary deviate sexual intercourse (often called “IDSI”) involves allegations of engaging in deviate sexual intercourse with another person (male or female) by forcible compulsion.

Although the crime of involuntary deviate sexual intercourse is similar to rape charges, it covers a wider range of sex acts. Like rape, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse accusations are serious. A charge for a sex crime such as involuntary deviate sexual intercourse can end a career, threaten a family, and destroy a reputation.

If you were arrested for Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse in the state of Pennsylvania, you need to contact an aggressive sex crime attorney to discuss your case. Michael J. Skinner is an experienced criminal defense attorney at Skinner Law Firm. He understands the severity of sexually motivated offenses in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. With offices in West Chester, PA, he represents clients in Chester County and Delaware County, along with other surrounding areas in Pennsylvania.

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What is Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse in PA

A person commits involuntary deviate sexual intercourse of the first degree when:

  • By forcible compulsion;
  • By threat of forcible compulsion that would prevent resistance by a person of reasonable resolution;
  • Who is unconscious or where the person knows that the complainant is unaware that the sexual intercourse is occurring;
  • Where the person has substantially impaired the complainant’s power to appraise or control his or her conduct by administering or employing, without the knowledge of the complainant, drugs, intoxicants or other means for the purpose of preventing resistance;
  • Who suffers from a mental disability which renders him or her incapable of consent; or
  • Who is less than 16 years of age and the person is four or more years older than the complainant and the complainant and person are not married to each other.

IDSI is a felony of the first degree, the most serious of crimes, and is punishable by up to 20 years in prison.

You can be sentenced to an additional term of up to 10 years in prison if you gave someone a drug rape drug, such as GHB, to make them powerless to resist the IDSI.

Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse With A Child

If a person engages in deviate sexual intercourse with an alleged victim who is less than 13 years of age, that individual can be charged with the first-degree felony offense of involuntary deviate sexual intercourse with a child. A conviction is punishable by up to 40 years in prison.

Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse With A Child With Bodily Injury

If an alleged offender engages in deviate sexual intercourse with an alleged victim who is less than 13 years of age and the alleged act results in serious bodily injury to the child, the crime is a first-degree felony punishable by up to life in prison.

Deviate vs Non Deviate Sexual Intercourse

Pennsylvania’s rape statute specifically addresses non-consensual sexual intercourse. Per Pennsylvania’s definitions, non-deviate sexual intercourse includes the ordinary meaning of sex as well as oral and anal sex with any amount of penetration, no matter how slight.

Pennsylvania also addresses non-consensual oral and anal sex in its statute for involuntary deviate sexual intercourse. Deviate sexual intercourse includes oral and anal sex between individuals as well as any form of sex with an animal. Additionally, this term involves penetration of the genitals or anus, no matter how slight, with a foreign object.

Resources for Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse in PA

§ 3123. Involuntary deviate sexual intercourse – Read more about the penalties and fines associated with Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse, Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse with a child, and Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse with a child with bodily injury.

Pennsylvania Coalition to Advance Respect (PCAR) – Founded in 1975, RCAR advocates for the rights and needs of sexual assault victims as it works to end sexually motivated crimes throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. PCAR established the Vision of Hope Fund in 2005 to battle child sexual abuse by funding innovation in child sexual abuse prevention and intervention. The non-profit organization engages in research, prevention strategies, educating the public, and supporting services to children who have been sexually victimized.

An Attorney For Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse

If you were arrested for involuntary deviate sexual intercourse in Pennsylvania, you need to discuss your case confidentially with an experienced Pennsylvania criminal defense attorney. Michael J. Skinner at Skinner Law Firm is prepared to assist you, no matter what criminal charges you face.

His familiarity with the courts and the resources available for people accused of sexual offenses may help you avoid the most serious criminal penalties. Related charges include rape, statutory sexual assault, sexual assault, indecent assault, indecent exposure, unlawful dissemination of an intimate image, unlawful contact with a minor, and photographing sexual acts.

Michael J. Skinner, an involuntary deviate sexual intercourse attorney experienced in fighting false accusations of a sex crime, has offices in West Chester and represents clients in Chester County and Delaware County, along with other surrounding areas in Pennsylvania. Call (610) 436-1410 for a consultation with a defense attorney.