§ 11-47-44 - Standard of proof under §§ 11-47-42 and 11-47-43. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 11-47-44

   § 11-47-44  Standard of proof under§§ 11-47-42 and 11-47-43. – No negative allegation of any kind need be averred or proved in any complaintunder §§ 11-47-42 and 11-47-43, and the possession of any blackjack,slungshot, billy, sandclub, sandbag, metal knuckles, bludgeon, dirk, dagger,stiletto, or other similar weapon designed to cut and stab another, and thecarrying or use of any the instrument or weapons or of any of the instrumentsor weapons forbidden by § 11-47-42 to be carried, worn, or used shall beevidence that the possession, use, wearing, or carrying, as the case may be, ofany the instrument or weapon, is unlawful, but the respondent in any the casemay show any fact that would render the possession or use, or wearing orcarrying of the instrument or weapon lawful.