Minnesota § 609.3775 - CHILD TORTURE
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 609.3775 — CHILD TORTURE, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 609.3775. CHILD TORTURE
Subdivision 1.Definition.
As used in this section, "torture" means the intentional infliction of extreme mental anguish, or extreme psychological or physical abuse, when committed in an especially depraved manner.
Subd. 2.Crime.
A person who tortures a child is guilty of a felony and may be sentenced to imprisonment for not more than 25 years or to payment of a fine of not more than $35,000, or both.
Subd. 3.Proof; evidence.
(a) Expert testimony as to the existence or extent of mental anguish or psychological abuse is not a requirement for a conviction under this section.
(b) A child's special susceptibility to mental anguish or psychological abuse does not constitute an independent cause of the condition so that a defendant is exonerated from criminal liability.
(c) Proof that a victim suffered pain is not an element of a violation of this section.
History:
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 609.3775
What does Minnesota Statutes § 609.3775 cover?
Section 609.3775 ("CHILD TORTURE") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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