Rhode Island · Rhode Island General Laws — Title 12, Criminal Procedure
R.I. Gen. Laws (Title 12) § 12-12-3: Formal defects in process not ground for abatement or quashing
What this law says, in plain English
This statute establishes procedural rules for criminal cases, stating that formal defects in charging documents cannot be dismissed unless essential elements of the offense are missing or the defendant lacks notice of the charges.
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