Rhode Island Assault Defense Lawyer
Arrested on a Sexual Assault Charge
in Rhode Island?
All sexual assault charges are extremely serious
felony charges under Rhode Island laws. Please
contact me immediately to discuss your defense
options if you are charged with sexual assault.
What is a Sexual Assault charge?
A charge of first degree sexual assault
is the act of engaging in sexual penetration
using force or coercion, or if the victim is
deemed to be physically helpless, or mentally
disabled or incapacitated and the accused is
aware of that fact. Sexual assault in the first
degree is the legal term for rape under Rhode
Island's criminal laws & statutes.
A charge of second degree sexual assault
is the act of engaging in sexual contact
using force or coercion, or if the victim is
deemed to be physically helpless, or mentally
disabled or incapacitated and the accused is
aware of that fact.
A charge of third degree sexual assault
is the act of engaging in sexual penetration
with a victim over the age of 14, and under the
age of 16 (the age of consent). No coercion or
force is necessary. Also commonly know as
statutory rape.
A charge of first degree child
molestation sexual assault is the act
of engaging in sexual penetration with a
victim under age of 14.
A charge of second degree child
molestation sexual assault is the act
of engaging in sexual contact with a
victim under age of 14.
Assault - RI Laws &
Penalties
Sexual Assault, first degree
- The penalty for first degree sexual assault is
a minimum of 10 years in prison, up to life in
prison.
Sexual Assault, second degree
- The penalty for second degree sexual assault
in Rhode Island is a minimum of 3 years in
prison and a maximum or 15 years.
Sexual Assault, third degree
- The penalty for third degree sexual assault in
Rhode Island is a maximum or 5 years in prison.
Assault with intent to commit sexual
assault in the first degree is
punishable with a minimum of 3 years in prison
and a maximum or 15 years.
Sexual Assault, Child Molestation
first degree - The penalty for first
degree child molestation sexual assault is a
minimum of 25 years to life in prison.
Sexual Assault, Child Molestation
second degree - The penalty for first
degree child molestation sexual assault is a
minimum of 6 years to 30 years in prison.
Failure to Report a Sexual Assault
- The penalty for failing to report a sexual
assault in your presence that you are aware of
is a misdemeanor charge, with up to one year in
jail and a $500 fine.
Second or subsequent offenses of most sexual
assault charges result in a doubling of the
penalties
There are additional penalties if you are
charged with assault on someone who qualifies as
a domestic relation under the Domestic Violence
Prevention Act.
Call me today for a free legal consultation
on your assault, sexual assualt, or other criminal
charge at (401)
662-9006.
Sincerely, James Powderly, Attorney at Law
Further Reference:
Attorney James Powderly defends people accused
of drug possession, and other criminal
charges such as assault,
shoplifting, and criminal traffic offenses, in
courts across Rhode Island everyday. Call today
for a free, no-obligation, criminal defense
consultation on any RI arrest or charge. (401) 662-9006
James P. Powderly, Esq., A Rhode Island Criminal
Defense Attorney
Powderly Defense Firm
270 Bellevue Avenue, # 341
Newport, RI 02840 |
