Yes. Rhode Island is one of the few remaining states that preserves the common-law nighttime requirement for full burglary. If the alleged entry happened in daylight, the [...]
Yes, technically. Rhode Island General Laws § 11-8-1 sets the maximum at life imprisonment. That does not mean every burglary defendant ends up with life - far [...]
Burglary in Rhode Island is a common-law offense: breaking and entering the dwelling of another in the nighttime with intent to commit a felony inside. All five [...]