R.I. Gen. Laws § 3-12-16
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§ 3-12-16. Allegations in criminal proceedings.
Official statutory text
In any action, complaint and warrant, information, indictment, or other proceeding, against any person for a violation of any of the provisions of this title, it is not necessary to set forth the kind or quantity of beverage, or the time of the sale or manufacturer of the beverage; but proof of the violation of any of the provisions of this title, the substance of which is briefly set forth, within the times mentioned, by the person complained of, shall be good and sufficient. In order to convict any person of a second, third or any subsequent offense under any of the provisions of this title, it is requisite in any action, complaint and warrant, indictment, or other proceeding against any person for a violation of the provisions of this title to set forth a record of a former conviction or former convictions, with the date or dates of that former conviction or convictions.
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