Rhode Island General Laws 11-37-12. Proof of resistance unnecessary
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In any prosecution brought under this chapter, it shall not be necessary to prove that the victim physically resisted the accused if the victim reasonably believed that resistance would be useless and might result in his or her serious bodily injury.
History of Section.
P.L. 1979, ch. 302, § 2; P.L. 1980, ch. 273, § 1.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 11-37-12
- Accused: means a person accused of a sexual assault. See Rhode Island General Laws 11-37-1
- Victim: means the person alleging to have been subjected to sexual assault. See Rhode Island General Laws 11-37-1