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Navigating a charge of driving under the influence (DUI) can be arduous, and dealing with a second offense could be more challenging. In Rhode Island, it is illegal to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level of .08% and above. It is also unlawful to drive...
Federal offenses are treated very seriously. This certainly includes the crime of embezzlement. Often considered a white-collar crime, it can come with serious penalties for Rhode Island residents who are convicted. If you have been charged with embezzlement or may be...
Rhode Island law prohibits the possession, manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance. It only exempts authorized entities like common carriers, public employees and medical professionals. In addition, the Uniform Controlled Substances Act details the penalties...
Driving while intoxicated by alcohol is a criminal offense wherever you go in the United States. It’s also against the rules for someone aged under 21 to drink alcohol. So, what happens if an underage driver is caught drunk behind the wheel of a motor vehicle? In...
For an officer to charge a driver of driving while intoxicated (DWI) in Rhode Island, they must first determine if the driver is truly inebriated. They could ask the driver to participate in field sobriety tests or chemical tests. One such chemical test is the breath...
If your vehicle is pulled over by Rhode Island police, it doesn't mean that you have done anything wrong. It's also possible that any citation that you receive might be reduced or dismissed in the future. However, it's still important to be courteous and polite during...
There’s a laundry list of reasons why driving under the influence (DUI) is dangerous. Intoxication impairs a driver’s judgment and decision-making ability. It can also slow a driver’s reaction time and alter their perception. All these things significantly raise the...
Most police departments in Rhode Island and around the country issue their officers with small kits that are used to conduct roadside chemical tests. Substances are placed into plastic bags filled with chemicals that change color when they are exposed to illegal...
Lawmakers and enforcers generally define fraud as intentional misrepresentation and deception. There are many ways to commit fraud, all of which are criminal offenses. One such offense is mortgage fraud. While the term can refer to predatory lending practices, it can...
In Rhode Island, the criminal charge of driving under the influence (DUI) can refer to either a driver who’s under the intoxicating effects of either alcohol or an illicit substance. But did you know that the law also applies to medication with similar inebriating...
