Rhode Island H7432 prohibits prosecutions for crimes if the defendant was acquitted in another jurisdiction for the same facts or acts, unless new.

Rhode Island H7432 amends the state's criminal procedure laws to prevent prosecutions for crimes if the defendant was acquitted in federal court or another jurisdiction for the same set of facts or acts. This protection from double jeopardy applies unless there is newly discovered evidence that substantially warrants prosecution in Rhode Island. The act takes effect immediately upon passage.

Rhode Island H7432 prohibits prosecutions for crimes if the defendant was acquitted in another jurisdiction for the same facts or acts, unless new.

Rhode Island H7432 amends the state's criminal procedure laws to prevent prosecutions for crimes if the defendant was acquitted in federal court or another jurisdiction for the same set of facts or acts. This protection from double jeopardy applies unless there is newly discovered evidence that substantially warrants prosecution in Rhode Island. The act takes effect immediately upon passage.