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Driving under the influence (DUI) is a criminal offense that can have serious consequences in Rhode Island, including fines, jail time and a criminal record. However, for individuals who hold or are seeking a security clearance, a DUI conviction can also have a...
While the state of Rhode Island takes drunk driving very seriously, not all convictions will result in jail time. Many factors contribute to the range of penalties that you face if convicted of driving under the influence. Test refusal If a police officer pulls you...
The ships that bring goods into Rhode Island from other parts of the United States are American vessels. That is because the Jones Act, passed in 1920, prohibits foreign vessels from transporting goods between American ports. The Department of Homeland Security issued...
Cocaine is a highly addictive drug that many people in Rhode Island abuse. The drug remains illegal in the state, and persons arrested on cocaine charges could face a felony conviction. Understanding Rhode Island's cocaine laws may help someone realize the...
Charges of driving under the influence can uproot the life of any Rhode Island resident. If you face an arrest, you have the right to fight those charges to clear your name. Statistics have shown that most fatalities stemming from accidents caused by intoxicated...
Rhode Island physicians and healthcare professionals rely on patients' insurance coverage for payment. Unfortunately, some engage in healthcare fraud that could open them to criminal charges. Forms of healthcare fraud Among the most common examples of healthcare fraud...
News from the U.S. Attorney's office in the District of Rhode Island reveals that the Justice Department takes fraud investigations seriously. A man now faces incarceration for procuring unemployment benefits he allegedly did not deserve. Investigators took notice of...
As law enforcement budgets across Rhode Island grow ever tighter, agencies are increasingly looking to alternative methods for generating revenue, including the use of state forfeiture laws. Under such provisions, police and other government entities are afforded the...
Drunk driving accidents account for a substantial percentage of all traffic deaths in Rhode Island and around the country, so authorities take these charges seriously. A conviction results in heavy fines and jail time. Thankfully, there are legitimate defenses you can...
Mail fraud is a federal crime that involves the use of a letter, postcard or similar correspondence to commit an offense for monetary gain. If you are charged with this type of crime, you may spend time in a Rhode Island jail or prison while awaiting trial. If...
