Rhode Island § 11-5-17 - Assaults
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§ 11-5-17. Assaults
R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-5-17
§ 11-5-17. Assault or battery for purpose of causing unconsciousness.
Any person who shall make an assault or battery, or both, by causing, or attempting to cause, another person to be rendered unconscious by a single punch, kick, or other singular striking motion to the head of such person for the purpose of bringing about the loss of consciousness of such person, or who shall knowingly assist, aid, abet, solicit, encourage, counsel, command, or conspire to coerce any person to commit such an act, shall be deemed to have committed a felony and shall be imprisoned for not more than three (3) years or fined not more than one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500), or both.
History of Section.
P.L. 2014, ch. 483, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 546, § 1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 11-5-17
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 11-5-17 cover?
Section 11-5-17 ("Assaults") 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 § 11-5-17?
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Is this the official text of Rhode Island law?
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