Rape- second degree - North Carolina Sexual Assault Laws

In North Carolina, the criminal charge of Rape- second degree is classified as a Class C felony.

Rape- second degree Crime & Punishment in North Carolina :

The North Carolina code § 14-27.3 defines one degrees of the crime rape- second 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- second degree - Charge Description	Punishment
Class C felony	A person is guilty of rape in the second degree if the person engages in vaginal intercourse with another person who is mentally disabled, mentally incapacitated, or physically helpless. A person is guilty of rape in the second degree if the person engages in vaginal intercourse with another person by force and against the will of the other person.	44 to 182 months

Rape- second degree defined in other states :

Rape- second degree is a charge in a total of nine 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)
Alabama	Class B felony	No less than two years and no more than 20 years.
Delaware	Class B felony	10 years minimum sentence
Kentucky	Class C felony	5-10 years in prison
Maryland	Felony	20 years maximum sentence
New York	Class D felony	A maximum of 7 years in jail
Oklahoma	Felony	Imprisonment for a minimum of 1 year and a maximum of 15 years.
Oregon	Class B felony	Up to 10 years; $200,000 fine
South Dakota	Class 1 felony	A maximum of 50 years in prison and a maximum of $50,000 in fines
Washington	Class A felony	Maximum of life in prison, and/or a fine of $50,000

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