Rhode Island § 11-57-1 - Racketeer Violence
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§ 11-57-1. Racketeer Violence
R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-57-1
§ 11-57-1. Violent crime in aid of racketeering.
Every person who either: (1) as consideration for anything of pecuniary value from a person or persons engaged in racketeering activity as defined in chapter 15 of title 7; or (2) as the means of gaining entrance to or maintaining or increasing his financial position in an enterprise in violation of chapter 15 of title 7; commits murder, kidnapping, mayhem, assault with a dangerous weapon, or assault resulting in serious bodily injury, or threatens a person with the commission of such an offense against him or her, or attempts or conspires to commit that offense, shall be guilty of a felony and shall be sentenced, in addition to the sentence for the offense, to a term of imprisonment of not less than two (2) years and not more than ten (10) years, a fine of not more than ten thousand ($10,000) dollars, or both. A term of imprisonment imposed pursuant to this section shall be served consecutively to any other sentence of imprisonment.
History of Section.
P.L. 1985, ch. 449, § 1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 11-57-1
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 11-57-1 cover?
Section 11-57-1 ("Racketeer Violence") 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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