Sexual assault- first degree - Wyoming Sexual Assault Laws

In Wyoming, the criminal charge of Sexual assault- first degree is classified as a Felony.

Sexual assault- first degree Crime & Punishment in Wyoming :

The Wyoming code § 6-2-302 defines one degrees of the crime sexual assault- first 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	Sexual assault- first degree - Charge Description	Punishment
Felony	When someone inflicts sexual intrusion on a victim when the perpetrator knows or reasonably should know that the victim is not capable of consenting to sexual activity because of a mental illness, mental deficiency or developmental disability. When someone inflicts sexual intrusion on a victim when the victim is physically helpless, and the perpetrator knows or reasonably should know that the victim is physically helpless and that the victim has not consented. When someone inflicts sexual intrusion on a victim by using threats of death, serious physical injury or kidnapping of any person and the victim believes it is possible for the perpetrator to carry out the threats. When someone inflicts sexual intrusion on a victim by using physical force or confinement to cause submission.	5-50 years in prison

Sexual assault- first degree defined in other states :

Sexual assault- first degree is a charge in a total of six 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)
Arkansas	Class A felony	6-30 years; up to $15,000 fine
Hawaii	Class A felony	Up to 20 years in jail
Nebraska	Class II felony	Second offense: minimum sentence of 25 years without parole.; 3 to 50 years based on personal injury; 3 year mandatory minimum; second offense: minimum sentence of 25 years without parole
Rhode Island	Felony
West Virginia	Felony	15-35 years in in a state correctional facility, and/or a maximum fine of $10,000
Wisconsin	Class B felony	Maximum of 66 years in prison

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