Rhode Island § 11-12-5 - Dueling and Fighting
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§ 11-12-5. Dueling and Fighting
R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-12-5
§ 11-12-5. Plea of former jeopardy.
Any person indicted under either § 11-12-3 or 11-12-4 may plead a former conviction or acquittal of the same offense in the state or county in which the duel was fought, and that plea, if admitted or established, shall bar all further proceedings against the person for the same offense within this state.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 277, § 11; G.L. 1909, ch. 343, § 11; G.L. 1923, ch. 395, § 11; G.L.
1938, ch. 606, § 11; G.L. 1956, § 11-12-5.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 11-12-5
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 11-12-5 cover?
Section 11-12-5 ("Dueling and Fighting") 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.
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