Title 22 — Criminal Offenses and Penalties.
74 chapters · 582 sections in this title.
D.C. Code § 22-3101 Definitions
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For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) “Knowingly” means having general knowledge of, or reason to know or a belief or ground for belief which warrants further inspection or inquiry, or both. (2) “Minor” means any person under 18 years of age. (3) “Performance” means any…
D.C. Code § 22-3102 Prohibited acts
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(a) It shall be unlawful in the District of Columbia for a person knowingly to use a minor in a sexual performance or to promote a sexual performance by a minor. (1) A person is guilty of the use of a minor in a sexual performance if knowing the character and content thereof, he …
D.C. Code § 22-3103 Penalties
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Violation of this chapter shall be a felony and shall be punished by: (1) A fine of not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01 or imprisonment for not more than 10 years, or both for the first offense; or (2) A fine of not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01 or…
D.C. Code § 22-3104 Affirmative defenses
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(a) Under this chapter it shall be an affirmative defense that the defendant in good faith reasonably believed the person appearing in the performance was 18 years of age or over. (b)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, in any prosecution for an offense pur…