For first-degree offenses and child molestation charges, prison is the presumed outcome and the exposure is measured in decades, not years. For second- and third-degree offenses, probation, suspended sentences, and split sentences are possible outcomes in the right case, but they are never automatic and they always require aggressive negotiation, mitigation, and in many cases a favorable plea structure. Anyone telling you a sex offense case in Rhode Island is easily resolved without incarceration exposure is not being honest with you. What a Rhode Island sex crimes lawyer can honestly promise is preparation, full exploration of defenses, and a complete accounting of every consequence before you make any decision. Bank & Munns has defended these cases for years and has built a track record reflected in our 1,300+ five-star reviews.