Sexual Offense- second degree - North Carolina Sexual Assault Laws

In North Carolina, the criminal charge of Sexual Offense- second degree is classified as a Class C felony.

Sexual Offense- second degree Crime & Punishment in North Carolina :

The North Carolina code § 14-27.5 defines one degrees of the crime sexual offense- second 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	Sexual Offense- second degree - Charge Description	Punishment
Class C felony	A person is guilty of a sexual offense in the second degree if the person engages in a sexual act with another person by force and against the will of the other person. A person is guilty of a sexual offense in the second degree if the person engages in a sexual act with another person who is mentally disabled, mentally incapacitated, or physically helpless.	44 to 182 months

Sexual Offense- second degree defined in other states :

Sexual Offense- second degree is a charge in a total of one 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)
Maryland	Felony	20 years maximum sentence

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