Criminal Defense

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...

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...

It’s a tough time to be a consumer nowadays. Thanks to inflation, the prices of goods have considerably increased over the past couple of years, just as the country started recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic. But you might want to reconsider if you think...

If you are charged with a crime in Rhode Island, you have the right to take your case to trial. However, there is a possibility that the prosecutor will offer you a plea deal. Although accepting a plea deal counts as a conviction in your proceeding, it may allow you...

If you’re pulled over by an officer who has reason to believe you’re driving while intoxicated (DWI), the officer won’t charge you immediately. They might ask you to participate in roadside tests or have your blood alcohol content (BAC) measured. Refusing these tests...

Owning and carrying a gun are huge responsibilities. Some people collect firearms, while some might use them for protection or hunting. Regardless, the law has provisions on who can or cannot carry guns in Rhode Island. Rhode Island has no licensing qualifications for...

For Rhode Island authorities to charge a driver with driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs, the driver must be 21 years old or older and have a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of at least .08%. However, it works a little differently for younger...

Field sobriety tests help establish probable cause when a law enforcement officer initiates a DUI arrest. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) standardized three of the most reliable tests. Rhode Island police officers who want to investigate a...

Driving under the influence is a serious offense that can carry stiff penalties according to state law. A DUI can affect one's professional and personal reputation, career, or college education. If you get a DUI in Rhode Island, it is important for you to be aware of...

A motorist in Rhode Island can be convicted of driving while under the influence if toxicology tests reveal that they were operating their motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or higher, but how long does a driver have to wait after consuming...