R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-37-2 : — CRIMINAL OFFENSES37 - SEXUAL ASSAULT —37-2 - First degree sexual assault

A person is guilty of first degree sexual assault if he or she engages in sexual penetration with another person, and if any of the following circumstances exist:

(1) The accused knows or has reason to know that the victim is mentally incapacitated, mentally disabled, or physically helpless.
(2) The accused uses force or coercion.
(3) The accused, through concealment or by the element of surprise, is able to overcome the victim.
(4) The accused engages in the medical treatment or examination of the victim for the purpose of sexual arousal, gratification, or stimulation.

R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-37-2

Amended by 2021 Pub. Laws, ch. 76,§ 1, eff. 6/23/2021.
Amended by 2021 Pub. Laws, ch. 75,§ 1, eff. 6/23/2021.
P.L. 1979, ch. 302, § 2; P.L. 1980, ch. 273, § 1; P.L. 1981, ch. 119, § 1; P.L. 1984, ch. 59, § 1; P.L. 1984, ch. 355, § 1; P.L. 1986, ch. 191, § 1; P.L. 1987, ch. 238, § 1.