West Virginia Statutes
§ 61-8B-4 — Sexual assault in the second degree
(a)A person is guilty of sexual assault in the second degree when:
(1)Such person engages in sexual intercourse or sexual intrusion with another person without the person's consent, and the lack of consent results from forcible compulsion; or
(2)Such person engages in sexual intercourse or sexual intrusion with another person who is physically helpless.
(b)Any person who violates the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a felony, and, upon conviction thereof, shall be imprisoned in the penitentiary not less than ten nor more than twenty-five years, or fined not less than $1,000 nor more than $10,000 and imprisoned in the penitentiary not less than ten nor more than twenty-five years.
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Legislative History
2021 Reg. Sess., HB2017; 1991 Reg. Sess., SB304; 1984 Reg. Sess., HB2032; 1976 Reg. Sess., SB154
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