Sec. 1-13. - Prosecution where same act unlawful under different provisions.
Part of the Code of Ordinances of West Warwick, RI.
The text
In all cases where the same offense may be made punishable or shall be created by different clauses or sections of the ordinances of the town, the prosecuting officer may elect under which to proceed, but not more than one recovery shall be had against the same person for the same offense.
(Code 1970, § 1-11)