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Rhode Island General Laws Title 11. Criminal Offenses § 11-5-3. Simple assault or battery

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) Except as otherwise provided in § 11-5-2, every person who shall make an assault or battery or both shall be imprisoned not exceeding one year or fined not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000), or both.

(b) Where the provisions of “The Domestic Violence Prevention Act”, chapter 29 of title 12, are applicable, the penalties for violation of this section shall also include the penalties as provided in § 12-29-5.

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