Sexual Assault Sexual Harassment: Facts & Stats Definitions & Resources RI General Laws, Definitions Sexual Assault: First Degree (RIGL 11-37-2) A person is guilty of 1st degree sexual assault if he or she engages in sexual penetration with another person and The accused knows or has reason to know that the victim is mentally incapacitated, mentally disabled or physically helpless The accused uses force or coercion. The accused, through concealment or surprise, is able to overcome the victim. The accused engages in the medical treatment or examination of the victim for the purpose of sexual arousal, gratification or stimulation. Sexual assault 2nd degree: (RIGL 11-37-4) Same as 1st degree, except that instead of penetration, sexual contact Sexual assault 3rd degree: (RIGL 11-37-6) A person is guilty of third degree sexual assault if he or she is over the age of eighteen (18) years a
