What’s the difference between a DUI and Breathalyzer Refusal charge? While these two charges generally arise out of the same set of facts, they are completely separate charges. A DUI, RI DUI Statute, is a criminal offense punishable by up to one year in jail, up to a $500 fine, substance abuse counseling or DUI school, up...
Will Leaving the Scene of an Accident affect my CDL? If you are driving your personal motor vehicle and leave the scene of an accident and are convicted of that charge your CDL will be suspended for a period of 1 year. Will Traffic Offenses affect my CDL? There are numerous traffic offenses that could impact your CDL....
Will a Rhode Island DUI Conviction affect my CDL? Federal laws control the issuance and regulations of Commercial Drivers Licenses (“CDL”). As such they have determined that if you are convicted of a DUI in Rhode Island you will lose your CDL for a period of 1 year. A conviction, according to the Federal Regulation, is...
Will a Rhode Island Breathalyzer Refusal affect my CDL? If you refuse a breathalyzer and have a CDL in Rhode Island, you will lose your CDL for a period of 1 year. Rhode Island is an Implied Consent State, which means that any person who operates a motor vehicle within the state is deemed to have...
Can the police force you to enter your password into your cellphone? The typical scenario would include the government having seized your cellphone but they are unable to access it because its password protected. So, the government goes to Court to seek a lawful order directing you to enter your password into your phone to unlock...
Since July 2018 the Rhode Island DMV no longer require, and will no longer accept, SR-22 financial responsibility filings. Any motorist who currently has the SR-22 requirement will be released by the DMV.
Expungements in Rhode Island You’ve committed a crime over a decade ago and have stayed out of trouble and turned your life around since. However, that conviction still haunts your life through public record searches, job application notification and housing applications. Rhode Island has recently expanded who is eligible to have their criminal records expunged. You...
What Is Felony Assault? Rhode Island General Law 11-5-2 Defines Felony Assault as “Every person who shall make an assault or battery, or both, upon the person of another, with a dangerous weapon, or with acid or other dangerous substance, or by fire, or an assault or battery that results in serious bodily injury shall be...
What Are The Laws In Rhode Island Regarding Theft? Rhode Island has many laws on the books regarding a litany of theft related crimes. Navigating the legal minefield can be challenging. You need to have an experienced criminal defense attorney who has prosecuted and defended many of these cases. Call me today for a FREE Consultation. Rhode...