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Child molestation sexual assault- first degree - Rhode Island Sexual Assault Laws
In Rhode Island, the criminal charge of Child molestation sexual assault- first degree is classified as a Statutory Felony.
In Rhode Island, the criminal charge of Child molestation sexual assault- first degree is classified as a Statutory Felony.
Child molestation sexual assault- first degree Crime & Punishment in Rhode Island :
The Rhode Island code § 11-37-8.1 defines one degrees of the crime child molestation sexual assault- 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 | Child molestation sexual assault- first degree - Charge Description | Punishment |
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Felony STATUTORY |
Offender engages in sexual penetration with a victim 14 or under. |
Rhode Island law allows child molestation sexual assault- first degree to be enforced as a statutory charge. This means that this charge can be applied to cases in which the victim is younger than the Rhode Island Age of Consent, even if the victim willingly engages in sexual relations with the defendant.
Child molestation sexual assault- first degree is a charge that is unique to Rhode Island. Crimes that would be prosecuted as child molestation sexual assault- first degree in Rhode Island will be prosecuted under a different statute depending on the state in which the crime takes place.