Rhode Island · Rhode Island General Laws — Title 11, Criminal Offenses
R.I. Gen. Laws (Title 11) § 11-8-8: Injury or death — Defense
What this law says, in plain English
This statute creates a legal presumption that property owners/occupiers acted in reasonable self-defense if someone dies or is injured while committing certain enumerated crimes on their property, and eliminates any duty to retreat.
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