Penalties

R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-52-5., under Chapter 11-52 Computer Crime.

R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-52-5.

(a) Any person who is convicted of an offense which is classified as a felony under this chapter shall be fined not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000), or imprisoned for not more than five (5) years, or both.

(b) Any person who is convicted of an offense which is classified as a misdemeanor under this chapter shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars ($500), or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both.