Child Molestation Sentence

As reported by Patrick Anderson in the March 12, 2015 edition of the Providence Journal, a Woonsocket man has been sentenced in connection with child molestation charges. The man was charged with three (3) counts of first degree child molestation and second degree child molestation. He was sentenced to sixty (60) years imprisonment, with twenty-seven (27) years to serve. The remaining years were suspended with probation. The man will also be required to undergo sex offender counseling and will have to register as a sex offender.

Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 11-37-8.1, first degree child molestation is defined as a person is guilty of first degree child molestation sexual assault if he or she engages in sexual penetration with a person fourteen (14) years of age or under. Whereas, second degree child molestation is defined as A person is guilty of a second degree child molestation sexual assault if he or she engages in sexual contact with another person fourteen (14) years of age or under. The victims in this case were three (3) girls who were six (6) to eleven (11) years old at the time of the assaults.

The penalties for first degree child molestation include imprisonment for a period of not less than twenty-five (25) years and may be imprisoned for life. The penalties for second degree child molestation include imprisonment for not less than six (6) years nor more than thirty (30) years.

If you or a family member has been charged with sexual assault, child molestation or other sexual offenses, please allow Attorney Robert H. Humphrey’s reputation, experience and skill to successfully guide you through the legal process. Please contact Attorney Robert H. Humphrey, Esq., at 401-816-5862 or e-mail him at rhh@rhumphreylaw.com.