§ 11-43-3. Misprision of treason.
Every person who shall have knowledge of the commission of treason against this state by levying war against this state or by adhering to the enemies of the state, giving them aid and comfort, and who shall conceal it, and shall not as soon as possible, disclose and make known the treason to the governor or to some magistrate, shall be deemed guilty of misprision of treason against this state and shall be imprisoned not exceeding twenty (20) years, nor less than five (5) years, or be fined not exceeding ten thousand dollars ($10,000).
History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 275, § 2; G.L. 1909, ch. 341, § 2; G.L. 1923, ch. 392, § 2; G.L. 1938, ch. 603, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 11-43-3.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 11-43 - Treason and Related Offenses
Section 11-43-2. - Proof required for treason.
Section 11-43-3. - Misprision of treason.
Section 11-43-4 - — 11-43-6. Repealed.
Section 11-43-7. - Unlawful exercise of functions of state office.
Section 11-43-8. - Venue of indictments or information and prosecutions.
Section 11-43-9. - Indorsement of complaints.
Section 11-43-10. - Arrest and commitment of persons charged.