§ 11-1-1. Common law offenses not covered by statute.
Every act and omission which is an offense at common law, and for which no punishment is prescribed by the general laws, may be prosecuted and punished as an offense at common law. Every person who shall be convicted of any offense which is a misdemeanor at common law shall be imprisoned for a term not exceeding one year or be fined not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500). Every person who shall be convicted of any offense which is a felony at common law shall be imprisoned for a term not exceeding five (5) years or be fined not exceeding five thousand dollars ($5,000).
History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 284, § 1; G.L. 1909, ch. 350, § 1; P.L. 1922, ch. 2233, § 2; G.L. 1923, ch. 402, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 621, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 11-1-1; P.L. 1975, ch. 283, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 11-1 - General Provisions
Section 11-1-1. - Common law offenses not covered by statute.
Section 11-1-2. - Felony, misdemeanor — Petty misdemeanor, and violation distinguished.
Section 11-1-2.1. - Violations — Effect of conviction — Standard of proof.
Section 11-1-3. - Liability for aiding, abetting, counseling, hiring, or commanding offenses.
Section 11-1-4. - Harboring criminal.
Section 11-1-5. - Compounding or concealing felony.
Section 11-1-5.1. - Reports of crimes to law enforcement officials.
Section 11-1-7. - Conspiracy to commit offense outside the state.
Section 11-1-8. - Bail jumping.
Section 11-1-9. - Soliciting another to commit a crime.
Section 11-1-10. - Soliciting an incompetent person.
Section 11-1-11. - Felons prohibited from possession of radio scanners.