§ 30-12-1 Use of military forces outside state
§ 30-12-2 Surrender of person arrested in another state
§ 30-12-3 Pursuit into this state by forces of another state
§ 30-12-4 Entry into state by armed forces from outside
§ 30-12-5 Arrest of trespassers and persons interfering with functions of militia
§ 30-12-6 Assault of assembled militia
§ 30-12-7 Unauthorized military organizations or parades – Revocation of authority
§ 30-12-8 Misappropriation of military property
§ 30-12-9 Unlawful wearing of uniform
§ 30-12-10 Discrimination because of military service
§ 30-12-11 Trespass or injury to property
§ 30-12-12 Penalty – Surety for costs

Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws > Chapter 30-12 - General Offenses

  • 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.
  • Continuance: Putting off of a hearing ot trial until a later time.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • 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
  • United States: include the several states and the territories of the United States. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-8