12.1-41-08. Aggravating circumstance

12.1-41-08. Aggravating circumstance

1. An aggravating circumstance during the commission of an offense under section

12.1-41-02, 12.1-41-03, or 12.1-41-04 occurs when the defendant recruited, enticed,

or obtained the victim of the offense from a shelter that serves individuals subjected to

human trafficking, domestic violence, or sexual assault, runaway youth, foster children,

or the homeless.

2. If the trier of fact finds that an aggravating circumstance occurred during the

commission of an offense under section 12.1-41-02, 12.1-41-03, or 12.1-41-04, the

defendant may be imprisoned for up to five years in addition to the period of

imprisonment prescribed for the offense.