§ 11-1-2. Felony, misdemeanor — Petty misdemeanor, and violation distinguished.
Unless otherwise provided, any criminal offense which at any given time may be punished by imprisonment for a term of more than one year, or by a fine of more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), is declared to be a felony; any criminal offense which may be punishable by imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year, or by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), or both, is declared to be a misdemeanor; any criminal offense which may be punishable by imprisonment for a term not exceeding six (6) months or by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500), or both, is declared to be a petty misdemeanor; and any offense which may be punished by only a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500) is declared to be a violation.
History of Section.G.L. 1938, ch. 625, § 74; P.L. 1941, ch. 983, § 1; P.L. 1956, ch. 3721, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 11-1-2; P.L. 1971, ch. 115, § 1; P.L. 1976, ch. 173, § 1; P.L. 1979, ch. 222, § 1; P.L. 1985, ch. 462, § 3.
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.