Rhode Island General Laws > Chapter 11-4 – Arson and Fires


§ 11-4-1	Repealed
§ 11-4-2	Arson – First degree
§ 11-4-2.1	Arson – Custody
§ 11-4-3	Arson – Second degree
§ 11-4-4	Arson – Third degree
§ 11-4-5	Arson – Fourth degree
§ 11-4-6	Arson – Fifth degree
§ 11-4-7	Arson – Sixth degree
§ 11-4-8	Arson – Seventh degree
§ 11-4-9	Repealed
§ 11-4-10	Interference with fire alarm apparatus – Penalty

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Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
person: may be construed to extend to and include co-partnerships and bodies corporate and politic. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-6
Personal property: All property that is not real property.
Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.