At the Marcilliat & Mills PLLC, our experienced forcible rape lawyers in Greensboro understand that when our clients are accused of these charges, their reputations, livelihoods, and very freedom are at stake.
Our North Carolina criminal defense law firm has worked closely with sex-crimes prosecutors who have defended some of the most difficult cases imaginable throughout North Carolina. This wealth of proficiency in sex crimes cases and knowledge of how prosecutors prepare their cases allows our team of Greensboro criminal defense attorneys who have over 110 combined years of experience, to produce positive results for all North Carolinians facing these difficult charges.
Collectively, our skilled Greensboro criminal defense attorneys have handled over 5,000 cases with uncompromising precision for our clients to help ensure their criminal charges do not define their futures.
Contact us today to tell your side of the story, so we can design a strategic defense for your unique case.
Are There Different Forcible Rape Charges and Penalties in North Carolina?
First-degree rape and second-degree rape are two separate charges in North Carolina, and each carries severe penalties when the accused is convicted of the crime.
First-Degree Rape in North Carolina is defined as a person forcing a victim to have non-consensual sex when one or more of the following factors is true.
The perpetrator:
- Inflicts severe injury upon the victim
- Possesses a deadly weapon, or
- Aided by one or more other persons
First-degree forcible rape is a Class B1 felony and carries a minimum sentence of at least 144 months in prison and a potential maximum sentence of life in prison.
Statutory rape is also considered a first-degree rape charge and can occur when a victim is younger than 13 years old, and the defendant is at least 12 years old and at least four years older than the victim.
Second-Degree Rape in North Carolina is defined as a person forcing a victim to have non-consensual sex when the victim is incapable of giving consent because of a mental disability, incapacitation, or physical helplessness.
Second-degree forcible rape is a Class C felony and carries a sentence of 44 to 182 months in prison, and if convicted the individual must register as a sex offender upon his release.
In North Carolina, you may also be charged with attempted second-degree forcible rape even if he was unsuccessful in achieving penetration, which is a Class D felony punishable by 38 to 80 months in prison.
How Can the Greensboro Forcible Rape Attorneys at Marcilliat & Mills PLLC Help With My Case?
Our leading state and federal Greensboro criminal defense attorneys provide our clients with the protection they need to face these severe charges with a well-designed defense strategy that allows their stories to be told and their rights protected.
We provide a tactical legal edge when it comes to defending clients accused of rape inside and outside of both state and federal courtrooms by prioritizing facts over allegations and developing effective defense strategies that deliver case dismissals, reduced charges, and other recognizably favorable outcomes.
Whether you were falsely accused, wrongly identified, or engaged in a consensual sexual relationship later turned into a rape allegation, we want to hear your story, so you can pursue justice and regain your pre-trial integrity.
Have You Been Charged with Forcible Rape in North Carolina? We Can Help.
If you have been accused, charged, or investigated for forcible rape in North Carolina, do not leave your future to chance by discussing your case with the investigator or prosecutor’s office without an accomplished criminal defense attorney by your side.
Contact our skilled forcible rape defense attorneys in Greensboro at Marcilliat & Mills PLLC today by calling 919-838-6643 or online to schedule a free consultation to learn how we can empower you to take a stand and pursue real results.