You have been arrested for a DUI and are meeting with your attorney for the first time. What types of questions should you expect? How Much Did You Have To Drink? Your DUI defense attorney will probably use a scientific…
Most commonly, in situations where there is a domestic violence allegation, the accuser and the accused are residing together, either temporarily or permanently, at the time of the incident. In most of these cases, the parties are husband/wife, domestic partners,…
I have been charged with an assault, what do I do now? Assault is defined under Rhode Island law as a threat of bodily harm, coupled with an apparent, present ability to cause the harm. Battery is often charged with…
Felony convictions carry consequences beyond a fine and / or jail time. The following is a list of possible other consequences of a felony conviction. Voting Rights and Jury Service. An individual’s right to vote is determined by State Law.…
The Motor Vehicles Reparations Act was initiated to make sure Rhode Island motorists are financially responsible when they drive. The law requires you to carry liability coverage in the state’s minimum required 25/50/25 limits in the form of your insurance…
What Happens if I live in Rhode Island and my Rhode Island Driver’s license is suspended in another state? While traveling through other states any infractions that you are charged with can have an effect on your Rhode Island Driver’s…
Few people know that they have a right not to say anything to an officer who has pulled them over on suspicion of driving under the influence. Sometimes a person knows that they don’t need to speak to the officer…
Getting charged with DUI is bad enough…don’t make it worse by making any of the serious mistakes below. From excessively high blood alcohol content (BAC) to driving drunk with children in the car, there are many aggravating factors that can…
In Rhode Island, charges for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) are very common. Officers who reasonably suspect a driver of being under the influence will pull the driver over and investigate further, in an effort to establish probable cause to…
Probable cause is the legal standard by which a police officer has the right to make an arrest, conduct a personal or property search, or obtain a warrant for arrest. While many factors contribute to a police officer’s level of…
