Rhode Island General Laws > Chapter 11-39 – Robbery
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| § 11-39-1 | Penalty for robbery |
| § 11-39-2 | Robbery of the owner, lessor, or occupant of a motor vehicle |
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws > Chapter 11-39 - Robbery
- 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
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.