Rhode Island General Laws
R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-27-1.2 (2026)
Driving so as to endanger, resulting in physical injury
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(a) When the physical injury of any person ensues as a proximate result of the operation of any vehicle in reckless disregard of the safety of others, including violations of § 31-27-22, the person so operating the vehicle shall be guilty of “driving so as to endanger, resulting in physical injury”.
(b) Any person charged with a violation of this section shall upon conviction be imprisoned for not more than two (2) years and have his or her license to operate a motor vehicle be suspended for no more than one year.
Notes of Decisions
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case (1 in the last 5 years), 2023–2023 · leading case: State v. Mitchell Savard, 297 A.3d 901 (R.I. 2023).
State v. Mitchell Savard, 297 A.3d 901 (R.I. 2023). “Armstrong pursuant to § 31-27-1.2. 1 At Mr. Savard’s trial, the state offered evidence from multiple drivers in the vicinity of the collision; Mr.”
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