Title 11 · RI

Title 11Criminal Offenses

Citation: R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-12-1

Section: 11-12-1

Title 11Criminal Offenses

Chapter 12Dueling and Fighting

R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-12-1

§ 11-12-1. Engaging in duel.

Every person who shall voluntarily engage in a duel with any dangerous weapon, to the hazard of life, shall be imprisoned not exceeding seven (7) years nor less than one year.

History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 277, § 7; G.L. 1909, ch. 343, § 7; G.L. 1923, ch. 395, § 7; G.L. 1938, ch. 606, § 7; G.L. 1956, § 11-12-1.