§ 11-12-5. Plea of former jeopardy.
Any person indicted under either § 11-12-3 or 11-12-4 may plead a former conviction or acquittal of the same offense in the state or county in which the duel was fought, and that plea, if admitted or established, shall bar all further proceedings against the person for the same offense within this state.
History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 277, § 11; G.L. 1909, ch. 343, § 11; G.L. 1923, ch. 395, § 11; G.L. 1938, ch. 606, § 11; G.L. 1956, § 11-12-5.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 11-12 - Dueling and Fighting
Section 11-12-1. - Engaging in duel.
Section 11-12-2. - Challenging or accepting challenge to duel.
Section 11-12-3. - Duel without state resulting in death within state.
Section 11-12-4. - Seconding fatal duel outside state.
Section 11-12-5. - Plea of former jeopardy.
Section 11-12-6. - Fighting by appointment.
Section 11-12-7. - Aiding fight by appointment.