Rhode Island § 11-4-4 - Arson and Fires
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§ 11-4-4. Arson and Fires
R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-4-4
§ 11-4-4. Arson — Third degree.
Any person who knowingly causes, procures, aids or counsels or creates by means of fire or explosion the damage or destruction of any property of that person or another with the purpose to defraud an insurer shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to imprisonment for not less than two (2) years nor more than twenty (20) years or shall be fined not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000), or both; provided, that if death occurs to a person as a direct result of the fire or explosion or to a person who is directly involved in fighting the fire or explosion, imprisonment shall be for not less than twenty (20) years.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 279, § 4; G.L. 1909, ch. 345, § 4; G.L. 1923, ch. 397, § 4; G.L., ch.
397, § 3; P.L. 1927, ch. 1043, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 608, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 11-4-5;
P.L. 1980, ch. 247, § 1; P.L. 1983, ch. 185, § 1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 11-4-4
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 11-4-4 cover?
Section 11-4-4 ("Arson and Fires") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Rhode Island § 11-4-4?
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Is this the official text of Rhode Island law?
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How does Rhode Island § 11-4-4 apply to my situation?
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Sources & Verification
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