8.175 Attempted Sexual Abuse of Minor (18 U.S.C. Sec. 2243(a)) is a federal criminal offense. It involves any attempt to engage in a sexual act with a minor under the age of 16, regardless of whether the act is completed or not. This offense is punishable by up to 15 years in prison and a fine. The offense is broken down into two types. The first is attempted aggravated sexual abuse, which requires the intent to engage in a sexual act with a minor using force, threats, or fraud. The second is attempted sexual abuse of a minor, which requires an attempt to engage in a sexual act with a minor without the use of force, threats, or fraud. The keys word associated with 8.175 Attempted Sexual Abuse of Minor (18 U.S.C. Sec. 2243(a)) are "attempted," "sexual abuse," "minor," "force," "threats," "fraud," "prison," and "fine."




