Rhode Island General Laws 11-1-2.1. Violations – Effect of conviction – Standard of proof
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Conviction of a violation shall not give rise to any disability or legal disadvantage based on conviction of a criminal offense. Conviction of a violation shall be supported by evidence beyond a reasonable doubt.
History of Section.
P.L. 1976, ch. 173, § 2.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 11-1-2.1
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- 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.