Rhode Island General Laws

R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-7-5 (2026)

Arrest on improper ground

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If a lawful cause of arrest exists, the arrest shall be lawful even though the officer made the arrest on an improper ground.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 1 case, 2016–2016 · leading case: Mendonca v. City of Providence, 170 F. Supp. 3d 290 (D.R.I. 2016).

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Mendonca v. City of Providence, 170 F. Supp. 3d 290 (D.R.I. 2016). · cites it 4× “Perhaps recognizing this dearthof au- thority, the City directs the Court to the “related crimes doctrine” for support. The doctrine, under both Rhode Island and federal law, relates to arrests.”

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