Rhode Island § 11-47-4 § 11-47-4. Being armed prima facie evidence of intention.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 11-47-4 — § 11-47-4. Being armed prima facie evidence of intention.

Rhode Island § 11-47-4

Title 11Criminal Offenses

Ch. 11-47Weapons

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-47-4 (2026).

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§ 11-47-4. Being armed prima facie evidence of intention.
In the trial of a person for committing or attempting to commit a crime of violence,
            the fact that he or she was armed with or had available a pistol or revolver without
            license to carry it, or was armed with or had available a machine gun, shall be prima
            facie evidence of his or her intention to commit the crime of violence.
         

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§ 11-47-4. Being armed prima facie evidence of intention.

In the trial of a person for committing or attempting to commit a crime of violence, the fact that he or she was armed with or had available a pistol or revolver without license to carry it, or was armed with or had available a machine gun, shall be prima facie evidence of his or her intention to commit the crime of violence.