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R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-32-1. Obstructing officer in execution of duty
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Every person who shall obstruct any officer, civil, military, or otherwise, including any state, city, or town police, deputy sheriff, or fire fighter, while in the execution of his or her office or duty, shall be imprisoned not exceeding one year or be fined not exceeding five h…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-32-2. False report of crime
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Every person who shall knowingly make or cause to be made a false statement of a crime, either oral or written, with intent that it be relied upon by a police officer of any city or town or by any member of the state police, shall be deemed guilty of obstructing an officer and sh…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-32-3. Obstruction of the judicial system
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Whoever corruptly, maliciously, recklessly, by threats or force, or by any threatening letter or communication, endeavors to influence, intimidate, or impede any grand or petit juror or officer in or of any court of this state or officer who may be serving at any examination or o…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-32-4. Definitions
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For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms mean: (1) “Malice” means an intent to vex, annoy, harm, or injure in any way another person, or to thwart or interfere in any manner with the orderly administration of justice. (2) “Victim” means any natural person against who…