Rape

An allegation or accusation of Rape is one of the most difficult things a person can experience.  It is for this reason that you must hire an experienced criminal defense attorney who [...]

Rape in the Third Degree is commonly referred to as statutory rape.  A person is charged with Rape in the Third Degree when: Sexual intercourse occurs with you and another individual and [...]

Rape in the Third Degree is a class E Felony.  If you are convicted for Rape in the Third Degree, you face the following sentence: Up to 4 years in State Prison. [...]

A person is charged with Rape in the Second Degree when: An 18-year-old person or older has sexual intercourse with someone less than 15 years old. Sexual intercourse occurs and the other [...]

Rape in the Second Degree is a class D violent felony.  If you are convicted of Rape in the Second Degree, you face the following penalties: Up to 7 years in State [...]

If you are 18-years-old and have consensual sex with a 15-year-old, you cannot be convicted of Rape in the Second Degree.  There is an affirmative defense for consensual sexual intercourse between people [...]

A person will be charged with Rape in the First Degree when sexual intercourse occurs with another person: by forcible compulsion. who cannot give consent because they are physically helpless. who is [...]

Rape in the First Degree is a Class B violent felony.  If you are convicted of Rape in the First Degree, you face the following penalties: Up to 25 years in State [...]

No. The answer depends on what level of rape offense you are convicted of.  A jail sentence is not mandatory for a conviction for Rape in the Second Degree or Rape in [...]

Yes.  If you are entertaining plea negotiations, your criminal defense lawyer will attempt to reduce your potential sentencing exposure.  This is often done by pleading to a lower level crime or a [...]