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Although the U.S. doesn’t have a national identification system for its citizens, the passports issued by the federal government can serve a similar purpose. These travel documents certify the owner's identity and allow them to enter and exit the country. U.S....
Federal and Rhode Island law both prohibit the use, possession and sale of cocaine. Possession and sale are both felony charges that could result in significant prison sentences if you're convicted. However, you may be eligible for diversion programs or a plea...
When the state files criminal charges against you, they have evidence to back up their allegations. Some of this evidence will be in the form of witness testimony, but the prosecution will also probably try to present physical evidence to incriminate you. If you want...
Employee benefit plans benefit everyone in a business organization. A group health plan provides medical care coverage for participating employees and their dependents. Meanwhile, a pension plan offers a source of income for retired workers based on their...
Military members in Rhode Island and around the country can lose their driving privileges and be fined and sent to jail if they are convicted of driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and they may also lose their security clearances. Security...
Federal plea bargains are agreements between the prosecutor and the defendant in a criminal case. They typically involve the defendant agreeing to plead guilty to one or more charges in exchange for certain considerations. This may include reduced charges, sentencing...
When you’ve been charged with a criminal offense, you have to find a way to push back against the prosecution’s evidence. While that’ll certainly mean presenting your own witnesses’ testimony and any physical evidence that might support your criminal defense, you...
A Rhode Island resident who is charged with DUI may lose the ability to practice law. This may be true whether you are currently practicing or are seeking your law license. In addition, you may face a variety of serious penalties such as a fine, a jail sentence or the...
Allegations of drunk driving can crash through your life like a wrecking ball, threatening to shatter your career, your reputation in the community, and your relationships with your family. But you don’t have to sit there and watch the damage unfold. Instead, you can...
While the Second Amendment protects the right of any American to keep and bear arms, there are still laws designed to regulate who can own guns. For instance, federal rules require background checks on anyone purchasing firearms, prohibit possession of weapons in a...
