Rhode Island · Rhode Island General Laws — Title 11, Criminal Offenses

R.I. Gen. Laws (Title 11) § 11-5-6: Assault and battery in the collection of a loan

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

A person who commits assault and battery to collect a loan faces up to 5 years imprisonment on first conviction, or 3–10 years on subsequent convictions.

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