What is Rape in the First Degree in NYC?
Rape in the First Degree, Penal Law Section 130.35 is a class B violent felony, meaning that a person convicted of this crime may face up to 25 years in prison.
A person commits Rape in the First Degree when he or she engages in sexual intercourse with another person:
- By forcible compulsion;
- Who is incapable of consent by reason of being physically helpless;
- Who is less than 11 years old; or
- Who is less than 13 years old, and the person charged is 18 years or older
If you or a loved one is charged with Rape in the First Degree, hiring a Rape attorney in New York is crucial in obtaining a favorable outcome.
Sentencing for Rape in the First Degree in New York
Rape in the First Degree is a class B felony and a violent felony offense. If the defendant has no prior felony convictions, the crime carries a mandatory minimum prison sentence of 5 years and a maximum of 25 years, as well as a fine of up to $5,000. A mandatory period of post-release supervision of between 5 and 20 years is also required. A person convicted of Rape in the First Degree will also be required to register as a sex offender under the Sex Offender Registration Act (SORA) and submit to confidential testing for HIV.
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