Quote (Ylem122 @ 3 Apr 2014 11:53)
4 degree/5th degree rape is a bit differnt than 1st degree.
1 degree, as i dont kill, i wouldnt be against sentancing some one to life in prison.
4th or 5th degree thats more in the 15-25 years in jail range.
I'm not an expert on the American legal system, could you possibly explain to me how they grade rape in America? I was under the impression it was only rape, statutory rape and aggravated rape.
e/ my bad - Just reread the article and it says he plead guilty to 4th degree rape which usually carries a 15 year sentence. Also with a little research it seems different states have different laws although according to Iowa at least he is guilty of 2nd degree sexual assault (sexual assault of a person under the age of 12) which carries a minimum 25 yr sentence.
This post was edited by Vivienne on Apr 3 2014 06:07am