Which statement correctly describes the 3rd degree CSC punishment?

Which statement correctly describes the 3rd degree CSC punishment?

• A. Up to 10 years, with no aggravated circumstances, force/Coercion
• B. Up to 20 years
• C. Up to 30 years
• D. Life

Answer: (A)

Understanding penalties by degree helps here. The third degree Criminal Sexual Conduct offense has a baseline sentence cap of up to 10 years in prison when there are no aggravating factors. This option matches that baseline, specifying the maximum as 10 years and noting no aggravated circumstances. Longer maximums (up to 20, 30 years, or life) apply only if the offense involves higher degrees or additional aggravating factors. So the statement describing the standard bound of up to 10 years without aggravating factors is the best fit.

Understanding penalties by degree helps here. The third degree Criminal Sexual Conduct offense has a baseline sentence cap of up to 10 years in prison when there are no aggravating factors. This option matches that baseline, specifying the maximum as 10 years and noting no aggravated circumstances. Longer maximums (up to 20, 30 years, or life) apply only if the offense involves higher degrees or additional aggravating factors. So the statement describing the standard bound of up to 10 years without aggravating factors is the best fit.