The victim in Lewd Lascivious Battery is in which age range?

• A. 12 or older but less than 16
• B. 16 or older but less than 18
• C. 18 or older but less than 21
• D. 20 or older but less than 25

Answer: (A)

The key idea is that in Lewd or lascivious battery, the victim must be under 16 years old. That means the relevant age range ends before 16. Among the options, the range that covers ages 12 through 15 matches this requirement, so it’s the best choice. The other ranges describe victims who are 16 or older, which wouldn’t fit the statute’s age element.