(1) A person commits the offense of incest if he or she knowingly: (a) Intermarries or engages in sexual penetration or sexual contact with any person who falls within the degrees of consanguinity set forth in section 28-702; (b) Engages in sexual penetration or sexual contact with his or her stepchild who is under nineteen years of age; or (c) Engages in sexual penetration or sexual contact with his or her adopted child or foster child. (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) For purposes of this section, the definitions found in section 28-318 shall be used. (4) The testimony of a victim shall be entitled to the same weight as the testimony of victims of other crimes under this code.
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