Yes. Rhode Island criminalizes the nonconsensual dissemination of sexually explicit images, commonly known as revenge porn. The law focuses on images that were originally shared or created with a reasonable expectation of privacy and then distributed without the depicted person's consent. A first offense is generally charged as a misdemeanor, with jail exposure, fines, and a protective order on the table. Repeat conduct, minors in the image, or commercial distribution can elevate the charge to a felony and trigger sex-offender concerns. The central fight is usually consent: what was sent, what was understood at the time, and what prior pattern of sharing existed between the parties. Text history, platform records, and prior consensual exchanges are often decisive. This is a case where early defense work, not late damage control, wins.