H7432 — Prohibits prosecutions for crimes in Rhode Island if the prosecution arises from the same facts or acts for which the defendant was acquitted in another jurisdiction, unless newly discovered evidence substantially warrants prosecution.

H7432 — Prohibits prosecutions for crimes in Rhode Island if the prosecution arises from the same facts or acts for which the defendant was acquitted in another jurisdiction, unless newly discovered evidence substantially warrants prosecution. · Informed CitizenryHouse Bill 7432 aims to protect individuals who have been cleared of charges in other jurisdictions from being repeatedly prosecuted within Rhode Island for the same actions. Specifically, it estab…Open in Informed Citizenry