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R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-37-12 (2026)

Proof of resistance unnecessary

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In any prosecution brought under this chapter, it shall not be necessary to prove that the victim physically resisted the accused if the victim reasonably believed that resistance would be useless and might result in his or her serious bodily injury.

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Cited in 3 cases, 1983–2011 · leading case: State v. Pignolet, 465 A.2d 176 (R.I. 1983).
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State v. Pignolet, 465 A.2d 176 (R.I. 1983). · cites it 4× “However, defendant overlooks the fact that the statutory provision of § 11-37-12, entitled "Resistance," also provides: *183 "In any prosecution brought under this chapter it shall not be necessary to prove that the victim physically resisted the actor if the victim reasonably…”
State v. Lynch, 19 A.3d 51 (R.I. 2011). · cites it 3× “Section 11-37-12 clearly provides that “it shall not be necessary to prove that the victim physically resisted the accused if the victim reasonably believed that resistance would be useless and might result in his or her serious bodily injury.”
United States v. Cadieux, 350 F. Supp. 2d 275 (D. Me. 2004). “R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-37-1 (1956) (amended 1981).”
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