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Sexual Activity with the Corpse of a Human Being

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Have you been charged with Offence to Interfere with Corpse of A Human Being?

Section 34B of the Crimes Act 1958 outlines the offence as follows, a person commits an offence if they intentionally engage in an activity involving the corpse of a human being that is sexual in nature, or unlawfully remove body parts from a corpse.

What the Prosecution Must Prove:

For the prosecution to secure a conviction, they must establish the following elements:

  1. You intentionally interfered with the corpse or committed an indecent act with it.
  2. You unlawfully removed body parts from the corpse.

Penalty for sexual activity with a corpse:

The maximum penalty for this offence is Level 6 imprisonment, with a maximum term of 5 years.

Where Will My Case Be Heard?

Cases involving interference with a corpse are typically heard in the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria.

Factors and defences to consider:

  • Did you intend to interfere with a human corpse?
  • Did you commit an indecent act with the corpse?
  • Did you remove any body parts from the corpse?
  • Did you act alone or with others?
  • Were you coerced or threatened under duress into these activities?
  • What were the surrounding circumstances of this offence?

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  • Offence to Perform Female Genital Mutilation
  • Intention of Having Prohibited Female Genital Mutilation Performed
  • Sexual Activity with the Corpse of Human Being
  • Rape or Rape by Compelled Penetration
  • Sexual Assault
  • Sexual Assault by Compelling Sexual Touching
  • Assault with Intent to Commit a Sexual Offence
  • Threat to Commit a Sexual Offence
  • Procuring Sexual Act by Threat or Procuring Sexual Act by Fraud
  • Administration of an Intoxicating Substance for a Sexual Purpose
  • Failing to Comply with Sex Offender Reporting
  • Abduction or Detention for a Sexual Purpose
  • Furnishing False or Misleading Information
  • Indecent Act with a Child Under the Age of 16
  • Sexual Activity Directed at Another Person
  • Sexual Penetration of a Child Under the Age of 12
  • Sexual Penetration of a Child Aged 16 or 17 Under Care, Supervision, or Authority
  • Sexual Assault of a Child Aged 16 or 17 Under Care, Supervision, or Authority
  • Sexual Activity in the Presence of a Child Aged 16 or 17 Under Care, Supervision or Authority
  • Causing a child aged 16 or 17 under care, supervision, or authority to be present during sexual activity
  • Persistent Sexual Abuse of a Child Under the Age of 16
  • Encouraging a Child Aged 16 or 17 Under Care, Supervision or Authority to Engage in, or Be Involved in, Sexual Activity
  • Grooming for Sexual Conduct with a Child under the Age of 16
  • Loitering Near Schools Etc by a Sexual Offender
  • Failure by a Person in Authority to Protect a Child from a Sexual Offence
  • Abduction or Detention of a Child Under the Age of 16 for a Sexual Purpose
  • Causing or Allowing a Sexual Performance Involving a Child
  • Inciting or Offering a Sexual Performance Involving a Child
  • Facilitating a Sexual Offence Against a Child
  • Sexual Penetration of a Child or Lineal Descendent
  • Sexual Penetration of a Stepchild
  • Sexual Penetration of a Parent, Lineal Ancestor or Stepparent
  • Sexual Penetration of a Sibling or Half-Sibling
  • Sexual Offences Against People with Impaired Mental Functioning (Repealed 2016)
  • Child in the Production of Child Abuse Material
  • Distributing Child Abuse Material
  • Administering a Website Used to Deal With Child Abuse Material
  • Accessing Child Abuse Material
  • Assisting a Person to Avoid Apprehension
  • Sexual Assault of a Person with Cognitive Impairment or Mental Illness
  • Using Force, Threat etc. to Cause Another Person to Provide Commercial Sexual Services
  • Causing Another Person to Provide Commercial Sexual Services in Circumstances Involving Sexual Servitude
  • Aggravated Sexual Servitude
  • Deceptive Recruiting for Commercial Sexual Services
  • Bestiality
  • Child Stealing
  • Bigamy
  • Abortion Performed by Unqualified Person
  • Concealing the Birth of a Child

What happens next?

It is imperative to obtain the services of an experienced criminal lawyer without delay. Effective preparation is vital for a successful outcome, so do not wait until the last minute to seek legal advice.

If you have been charged with the offence of interfering with a corpse, make an appointment with one of our skilled lawyers today on 1800 130 120 to discuss your case and explore your options.

 

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