Rape- third degree - New York Sexual Assault Laws

In New York, the criminal charge of Rape- third degree is classified as a Class E felony.

Rape- third degree Crime & Punishment in New York :

The New York code § 130.25 defines one degrees of the crime rape- third 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	Rape- third degree - Charge Description	Punishment
Class E felony	A person commits rape in the third degree when the offender engages in sexual intercourse with a victim without that person’s consent, when the lack of consent is for some other reason than incapacity to consent A person commits rape in the third degree when the offender is 21 or older and engages in sexual intercourse with a person who is less than 17 years of age A person commits rape in the third degree when the offender engages in sexual intercourse with a victim who is incapable of consent for some other reason than being less than 17 years old	A maximum of 4 years in jail

Rape- third degree defined in other states :

Rape- third degree is a charge in a total of five 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)
Delaware	Class B felony	2-20 years
Kentucky	Class D felony	1-5 years in prison
Oregon	Class C felony	Up to 5 years; $100,000 fine
South Dakota	Class 2 felony	A maximum of 25 years in prison and a maximum of $50,000 in fines
Washington	Class C felony	Maximum of 5 years in prison, and/or a fine of $10,000

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