§ 11-34.1-9. Spouse as witness in pandering or permitting prostitution.
In any prosecution for any offense under this chapter, any person shall be a competent witness against the offender in relation to any offense committed by the offender upon or against him or her, or by the offender against or upon another person or persons in his or her presence, notwithstanding that person may have been married to the offender before or after the commission of the offense, and notwithstanding that person may be called as witness during the existence of the marriage or after its dissolution.
History of Section.P.L. 2009, ch. 185, § 3; P.L. 2009, ch. 186, § 3.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 11-34.1 - Commercial Sexual Activity
Section 11-34.1-1. - Definitions.
Section 11-34.1-2. - Prostitution.
Section 11-34.1-3. - Procurement of sexual conduct for a fee.
Section 11-34.1-4. - Loitering for prostitution.
Section 11-34.1-5. - Expungement of certain criminal records.
Section 11-34.1-7. - Pandering or permitting prostitution — Not allowed.
Section 11-34.1-8. - Venue of pandering or permitting prostitution prosecutions.
Section 11-34.1-9. - Spouse as witness in pandering or permitting prostitution.
Section 11-34.1-10. - Reputation testimony as evidence.
Section 11-34.1-11. - Examination and treatment for venereal disease.
Section 11-34.1-12. - Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).