Clarifies definitions of felony, misdemeanor, and petty misdemeanor in Rhode Island law.

This bill amends the definitions of felony, misdemeanor, and petty misdemeanor in Rhode Island law. It specifies that a felony is any criminal offense punishable by imprisonment for more than one year or a fine exceeding $1,000. A misdemeanor is defined as any offense punishable by imprisonment for up to one year or a fine not exceeding $1,000. A petty misdemeanor is any offense punishable by imprisonment for up to six months or a fine not exceeding $500. The bill also clarifies that "one year" in any law refers to 364 days. The changes take effect upon passage.

Clarifies definitions of felony, misdemeanor, and petty misdemeanor in Rhode Island law.

This bill amends the definitions of felony, misdemeanor, and petty misdemeanor in Rhode Island law. It specifies that a felony is any criminal offense punishable by imprisonment for more than one year or a fine exceeding $1,000. A misdemeanor is defined as any offense punishable by imprisonment for up to one year or a fine not exceeding $1,000. A petty misdemeanor is any offense punishable by imprisonment for up to six months or a fine not exceeding $500. The bill also clarifies that "one year" in any law refers to 364 days. The changes take effect upon passage.