A charge of first degree sexual assault is the act of engaging in sexual penetration using force or coercion, or if the victim is deemed to be physically helpless, or mentally disabled or incapacitated and the accused is aware of that fact. Sexual assault in the first degree is the legal term for rape under Rhode Island's criminal laws & statutes.
A charge of second degree sexual assault is the act of engaging in sexual contact using force or coercion, or if the victim is deemed to be physically helpless, or mentally disabled or incapacitated and the accused is aware of that fact.
A charge of third degree sexual assault is the act of engaging in sexual penetration with a victim over the age of 14, and under the age of 16 (the age of consent). No coercion or force is necessary. Also commonly know as statutory rape.
A charge of first degree child molestation sexual assault is the act of engaging in sexual penetration with a victim under age of 14.
A charge of second degree child molestation sexual assault is the act of engaging in sexual contact with a victim under age of 14
As you can see the type of Sexual Assault differs based on if penetration was involved and the age of the victim
Sexual Assault, first degree - The penalty for first degree sexual assault is a minimum of 10 years in prison, up to life in prison.
Sexual Assault, second degree - The penalty for second degree sexual assault in Rhode Island is a minimum of 3 years in prison and a maximum or 15 years.
Sexual Assault, third degree - The penalty for third degree sexual assault in Rhode Island is a maximum of 5 years in prison.
Assault with intent to commit sexual assault in the first degree is punishable with a minimum of 3 years in prison and a maximum or 15 years.
Sexual Assault, Child Molestation first degree - The penalty for first degree child molestation sexual assault is a minimum of 25 years to life in prison.
Sexual Assault, Child Molestation second degree - The penalty for first degree child molestation sexual assault is a minimum of 6 years to 30 years in prison.
Failure to Report a Sexual Assault - The penalty for failing to report a sexual assault in your presence that you are aware of is a misdemeanor charge, with up to one year in jail and a $500 fine.
Different types of Sexual Assaults results in Different punishments for the offender
Also noted is the doubling of jail time/fines if the offender is found guilty of Sexual Assault again.
More Information can be found here
One of the more recent sexual assault incidents occurred 4-5 months ago at Rhode Island Hospital
The story goes as follows
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) -- A nursing assistant from Rhode Island Hospital has had his license suspended following some shocking allegations.
Nathaniel Rodruigues is accused
of sexually assaulting a female patient at RIH back in September. His nursing
assistant license has been suspended indefinitely. Eyewitness News obtained a
copy of his summary suspension from the Department of Health, which reads in
part:
"...the Director of Health
has determined that the continuation of the license of Nathaniel Rodruigues as
a nursing assistant constitutes and imminent threat to the health, welfare and
safety of the public and imperatively requires emergency action. Accordingly,
the nursing assistant license of Nathaniel Rodruigues is hereby
suspended..."
Rhode Island Hospital tells
Eyewitness News Rodruigues' last day with them was October 3.
Department of Health documents
show Rodruigues can request a hearing on his license. It is not known if he's
taken any action thus far.
http://www.wpri.com/dpp/news/local_news/providence/nursing-asst-accused-of-sexual-assault
and here's a video going into further detail about the incident
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFGvIZh0pps
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