§ 11-8-1 Burglary
§ 11-8-1.1 Attempted breaking and entering
§ 11-8-2 Unlawful breaking and entering of dwelling house
§ 11-8-2.1 Unlawful breaking and entering of dwelling with possession of instruments relating to wrongful setting of fires
§ 11-8-2.2 Breaking and entering of a dwelling when resident on premises
§ 11-8-2.3 Breaking and entering of dwelling house of persons 60 years of age or older when resident on premises
§ 11-8-2.4 Breaking and entering of dwelling house of a person who is severely impaired
§ 11-8-3 Entry of building or ship with felonious intent
§ 11-8-4 Breaking and entering business place, public building, or ship with felonious intent
§ 11-8-5 Breaking and entering other buildings with criminal intent – Railroad cars – Tractor trailers
§ 11-8-5.1 Unlawful breaking and entering of business place, public building or ship during the daytime
§ 11-8-6 Entry to steal poultry – Arrest – Fine
§ 11-8-7 Making, repairing, or possessing burglar tools
§ 11-8-8 Injury or death – Defense
§ 11-8-9 Aiding and abetting a minor
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Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws > Chapter 11-8 - Burglary and Breaking and Entering

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
  • person: may be construed to extend to and include co-partnerships and bodies corporate and politic. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-6
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
  • seal: shall be construed to include an impression of the seal made with or without the use of wax or wafer on the paper. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-15
  • 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