Rhode Island General Laws 28-2-11. Persons deemed residents – Habitual loiterers
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For the purposes of this chapter, any male person described in § 28-2-1 found in this state shall be deemed a resident, and in any prosecution under this chapter proof that the accused habitually loiters in idleness in streets, roads, depots, poolrooms, saloons, hotels, stores, or other places shall be prima facie evidence of the failure or refusal of the person to comply with the provisions of this chapter.
History of Section.
P.L. 1918, ch. 1661, § 11; G.L. 1923, ch. 90, § 11; G.L. 1938, ch. 288, § 11; G.L. 1956, § 28-2-11.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 28-2-11
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- person: may be construed to extend to and include co-partnerships and bodies corporate and politic. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-6