Rhode Island General Laws 12-19-11. Suspension of life sentence
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Execution of sentence shall not be suspended, nor shall the defendant be placed on probation, if the offense is one punishable by mandatory life imprisonment.
History of Section.
G.L. 1938, ch. 496, § 18A; P.L. 1950, ch. 2462, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 12-19-11.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 12-19-11
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.