The bill amends Section 11-5-1 of the General Laws in Chapter 11-5, which pertains to assaults. It introduces a new provision that specifies the penalties for assault with intent to commit murder, establishing that such an offense will result in imprisonment for a term of no less than ten years and no more than forty years. Additionally, individuals convicted of this crime will not be eligible for suspension or deferment of their sentence, nor for probation.

The bill also retains the existing penalties for assaults with intent to commit robbery, sexual assault, burglary, or other specified felonies, which remain punishable by imprisonment for a term not exceeding twenty years and not less than one year. The act is set to take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
8055: 11-5-1