2022 Rhode Island General Laws
Title 11 – Criminal Offenses
Chapter 11-37 – Sexual Assault
Section 11-37-8.2. – Penalty for first degree child molestation sexual assault.
Universal Citation: RI Gen L § 11-37-8.2. (2022)

§ 11-37-8.2. Penalty for first degree child molestation sexual assault.

Every person who shall commit first degree child molestation sexual assault shall be imprisoned for a period of not less than twenty-five (25) years and may be imprisoned for life.

History of Section.
P.L. 1984, ch. 59, § 2; P.L. 2006, ch. 206, § 3; P.L. 2006, ch. 207, § 3.

Reasoning: 14 years or younger rape = minimum 25 to life. No death penalty.