Unlawful sexual contact in the second degree

14 V.I.C. § 1709 — under Rape and Related Offenses.

14 V.I.C. § 1709

(a) A person over eighteen years of age who engages in sexual contact with a person who is over thirteen but under sixteen years of age is guilty of unlawful sexual contact in the second degree and shall be imprisoned not more than 1 year.

(b) Spousal consent shall be an affirmative defense in the event the persons are legally married pursuant to the provisions of title 16, chapter 1 of the Virgin Islands Code.