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R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-19-3: Deodands — Benefit of clergy — Petit treason.

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Title 12 Criminal Procedure
Chapter 19 Sentence and Execution

Deodands, the plea of the benefit of clergy, and the distinction between petit treason and murder, are abolished. Petit treason shall be prosecuted and punished as murder.

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