Sexual assault- first degree - West Virginia Sexual Assault Laws

In West Virginia, the criminal charge of Sexual assault- first degree is classified as a Felony.

Sexual assault- first degree Crime & Punishment in West Virginia :

The West Virginia code § 61-8B-3 defines one degrees of the crime 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	Sexual assault- first degree - Charge Description	Punishment
Felony	The offender, being fourteen years old or more, engages in sexual intercourse or sexual intrusion with another person who is younger than twelve years old and is not married to that person. The person engages in sexual intercourse or sexual intrusion with another person and, in so doing employs a deadly weapon in the commission of the act. The person engages in sexual intercourse or sexual intrusion with another person and, in so doing Inflicts serious bodily injury upon anyone.	15-35 years in in a state correctional facility, and/or a maximum fine of $10,000

Sexual assault- first degree defined in other states :

Sexual assault- first degree is a charge in a total of six 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)
Arkansas	Class A felony	6-30 years; up to $15,000 fine
Hawaii	Class A felony	Up to 20 years in jail
Nebraska	Class II felony	Second offense: minimum sentence of 25 years without parole.; 3 to 50 years based on personal injury; 3 year mandatory minimum; second offense: minimum sentence of 25 years without parole
Rhode Island	Felony
Wisconsin	Class B felony	Maximum of 66 years in prison
Wyoming	Felony	5-50 years in prison

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