Rhode Island General Laws/Title 11/Chapter 11-1/Section 11-1-2.1

R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-1-2.1. Violations — Effect of conviction — Standard of proof.

Conviction of a violation shall not give rise to any disability or legal disadvantage based on conviction of a criminal offense. Conviction of a violation shall be supported by evidence beyond a reasonable doubt.

History

P.L. 1976, ch. 173, § 2.

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