Rape- first degree - Maryland Sexual Assault Laws

In Maryland, the criminal charge of Rape- first degree is classified as a Felony.

Rape- first degree Crime & Punishment in Maryland :

The Maryland code § 3-303 defines one degrees of the crime 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	Rape- first degree - Charge Description	Punishment
Felony	If victim is under 16 or defendant has prior offenses.	Sentence not to exceed life without parole Sentence not to exceed life

Rape- first degree defined in other states :

Rape- first degree is a charge in a total of nine other state(s). The exact definition, charge type, and potential sentencing of this charge varying state to state. For further details please refer to the state page.

State	Charge Type(s)	Punishment(s)
Alabama	Class A felony	No less than 10 years and no more than life or 99 years
Delaware	Class A felony	15 years to life in prison
Kentucky	Class A felony; Class B felony	20-50 years in prison; 10-20 years in prison
New York	Class B felony	5-25 years in jail
North Carolina	Class B1 felony	Minimum sentence of imprisonment is 25 years (defendant is give life w/o parole if victim under 12 or if defendant has prior B1 conviction )
Oklahoma	Felony	Punishable by death or imprisonment in the State Penitentiary for a minimum of 5 years.
Oregon	Class A felony	Up to 20 years; $300,000 fine
South Dakota	Class C felony	Life imprisonment and up to $50,000 in fines
Washington	Class A felony	Maximum of life in prison, and/or a fine of $50,000

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