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R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-47-52 (2026)

Carrying of weapon while under the influence of liquor or drugs

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It is unlawful to carry or transport any firearm in this state when intoxicated or under the influence of intoxicating liquor or narcotic drugs.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 5 cases, 1995–2013 · leading case: Mosby v. Devine, 851 A.2d 1031 (R.I. 2004).
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Mosby v. Devine, 851 A.2d 1031 (R.I. 2004). · cites it 4× “[12] Section 11-47-52. [13] Section 11-47-30. [14] Section 11-47-31.”
State v. DiCicco, 707 A.2d 251 (R.I. 1998). · cites it 4× “1997), we held that the terms “intoxicated” and “under the influence,” as used in G.L.1956 § 11-47-52, 2 were not unconstitutionally vague.”
State v. Sahady, 694 A.2d 707 (R.I. 1997). · cites it 8× “1956 § 9-24-27, this Court has been asked to determine whether G.L.1956 § 11-47-52 1 is unconstitutionally vague in violation of the due process clauses of the Fifth and the Fourteenth Amendments to the United States Constitution.”
State v. Gary Santos, 64 A.3d 314 (R.I. 2013). “4 As a result of this traffic stop, Santos was charged with carrying a weapon while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or narcotic drugs in violation of § 11-47-52 (count 1), carrying a firearm in a motor vehicle without a license in violation of § ll-47-8(a) (count 2),…”
State v. Huguenin, 662 A.2d 708 (R.I. 1995). “1956 (1981 Reenactment) § 11-47-52 and for driving while intoxicated in violation of G.”
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