Nebraska Statutes 28-703. Incest; penalty
(1) Any person who shall knowingly intermarry or engage in sexual penetration with any person who falls within the degrees of consanguinity set forth in section 28-702 or any person who engages in sexual penetration with his or her stepchild who is under nineteen years of age commits incest.
Attorney's Note
Under the Nebraska Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class IIA felony | up to 20 years | |
| Class III felony | up to 4 years | up to $25,000 |
Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 28-703
- Person: shall include bodies politic and corporate, societies, communities, the public generally, individuals, partnerships, limited liability companies, joint-stock companies, and associations. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
- Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
(2) Incest is a Class III felony, except that incest with a person who is under eighteen years of age is a Class IIA felony.
(3)(a) For purposes of this section, the definitions found in section 28-318 shall be used.
(b) The testimony of a victim shall be entitled to the same weight as the testimony of victims of other crimes under this code.