Missouri · Missouri Revised Statutes — Criminal Offenses (Ch. 565–575)

Mo. Rev. Stat. (Crimes) § 566.030: Rape in the first degree, penalties

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

Rape in the first degree involves sexual intercourse by force or with an incapacitated person. It is a felony punishable by at least five years imprisonment, with enhanced sentences for aggravated offenses or child victims.

Facing this? Know exactly what happens next.

MOFRD turns this code section into your situation: the deadlines that apply to you, the forms your county uses, and the resolution paths people in your position actually take. Free for 3 days — no card required.

This page is legal information, not legal advice. Code text is sourced from official publications and may lag amendments — always confirm at the official source linked above. Plain-English summaries and relationship data are AI-derived and reviewed on an ongoing basis; verify with a licensed attorney before acting.