§ 11-1-1 Common law offenses not covered by statute
§ 11-1-2 Felony, misdemeanor – Petty misdemeanor, and violation distinguished
§ 11-1-2.1 Violations – Effect of conviction – Standard of proof
§ 11-1-3 Liability for aiding, abetting, counseling, hiring, or commanding offenses
§ 11-1-4 Harboring criminal
§ 11-1-5 Compounding or concealing felony
§ 11-1-5.1 Reports of crimes to law enforcement officials
§ 11-1-6 Conspiracy
§ 11-1-7 Conspiracy to commit offense outside the state
§ 11-1-8 Bail jumping
§ 11-1-9 Soliciting another to commit a crime
§ 11-1-10 Soliciting an incompetent person
§ 11-1-11 Felons prohibited from possession of radio scanners
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Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws > Chapter 11-1 - General Provisions

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • 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.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • person: may be construed to extend to and include co-partnerships and bodies corporate and politic. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-6
  • Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
  • town: may be construed to include city; the words "town council" include city council; the words "town clerk" include city clerk; the words "ward clerk" include clerk of election district; the words "town treasurer" include city treasurer; and the words "town sergeant" include city sergeant. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-9
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.