Rhode Island § 11-8-3 - Burglary and Breaking and Entering
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§ 11-8-3. Burglary and Breaking and Entering
R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-8-3
§ 11-8-3. Entry of building or ship with felonious intent.
Every person who, with intent to commit murder, sexual assault, robbery, arson or larceny, shall enter any dwelling house or apartment at any time of the day or night, or who with such intent shall, during the daytime, enter any other building, or ship or vessel, shall be imprisoned not more than ten (10) years, or be fined not more than five hundred dollars ($500), or both.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 279, § 9; G.L. 1909, ch. 345, § 9; P.L. 1922, ch. 2233, § 1; G.L. 1923,
ch. 397, § 9; P.L. 1928, ch. 1209, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 608, § 9; G.L. 1956, § 11-8-3;
P.L. 1978, ch. 288, § 1; P.L. 1980, ch. 50, § 1.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 11-8-3
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 11-8-3 cover?
Section 11-8-3 ("Burglary and Breaking and Entering") 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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