Attempted rape- first degree - Maryland Sexual Assault Laws
In Maryland, the criminal charge of Attempted rape- first degree is classified as a Felony.
Attempted rape- first degree Crime & Punishment in Maryland :
The Maryland code § 3-309 defines one degrees of the crime attempted rape- first degree, each with associated punishments. The degree of the crime depends on the specifics of the crime committed, with higher degrees of the charge generally receiving harsher punishments.
Severity | Attempted rape- first degree - Charge Description | Punishment |
---|---|---|
Felony |
Sentence not to exceed life |
Attempted rape- first degree is a charge that is unique to Maryland. Crimes that would be prosecuted as attempted rape- first degree in Maryland will be prosecuted under a different statute depending on the state in which the crime takes place.