Deodands, the plea of the benefit of clergy, and the distinction between petit treason and murder, are abolished. Petit treason shall be prosecuted and punished as murder.
Deodands — Benefit of clergy — Petit treason
R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-19-3., under Chapter 12-19 Sentence and Execution.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-19-3.