Rhode Island Sex Crimes Lawyer
Sex Crimes
If you have been charged with a sexually related offense in Rhode Island, it is extremely important you speak with an experienced criminal defense lawyer as soon as possible. A conviction for a sex crime may expose you to a lengthy imprisonment, probation and the requirement that you register as a sex offender in every state you live in. Many sex crimes carry mandatory minimum periods of incarceration. If you have been charged or are being investigated for a sex crime, contact attorney James Powderly at 401-662-9006 for a free case evaluation.
Failure to report – Any person who knowingly fails to report a sexual assault or attempted sexual assault as required under statute shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be imprisonment for up to one year, or fined up to $500, or both.
First degree sexual assault. – A person is guilty of first degree sexual assault if he/she engages in sexual penetration of another, and if any of the following exists:
(1) The accused, (not a spouse) knows or has reason to know the victim is mentally incapacitated, mentally disabled, or physically helpless.
(2) The accused uses coercion or force.
(3) The accused, through concealment or by the element of surprise, is able to overcome the victim.
(4) The accused engages in the medical treatment or examination of the victim for the purpose of sexual arousal, gratification, or stimulation.
Every person who shall commit sexual assault in the first degree shall be imprisoned for a period not less than ten (10) years and may be imprisoned for life.
Second degree sexual assault. – A person is guilty of a second degree sexual assault if he or she engages in sexual contact with another person and if any of the following circumstances exist:
(1) The accused knows or has reason to know that the victim is mentally incapacitated, mentally disabled or physically helpless.
(2) The accused uses force or coercion.
(3) The accused engages in the medical treatment or examination of the victim for the purpose of sexual arousal, gratification or stimulation.
Penalty for second degree sexual assault. – Every person who shall commit sexual assault in the second degree shall be imprisoned for not less than three (3) years and not more than fifteen (15) years.
Third degree sexual assault. – A person is guilty of third degree sexual assault if he or she is over the age of eighteen (18) years and engaged in sexual penetration with another person over the age of fourteen (14) years and under the age of consent, sixteen (16) years of age.
Penalty for third degree sexual assault. – Every person who shall commit sexual assault in the third degree shall be imprisoned for not more than five (5) years.
First degree child molestation sexual assault. – A person is guilty of first degree child molestation sexual assault if he or she engages in sexual penetration with a person fourteen (14) years of age or under.
Penalty for first degree child molestation sexual assault. – Every person who shall commit first degree child molestation sexual assault shall be imprisoned for a period of not less than twenty-five (25) years and may be imprisoned for life.
Second degree child molestation sexual assault. – A person is guilty of a second degree child molestation sexual assault if he or she engages in sexual contact with another person fourteen (14) years of age or under.
Penalty for second degree child molestation sexual assault. – Every person who shall commit second degree child molestation sexual assault shall be imprisoned for not less than six (6) years nor more than thirty (30) years.