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Heroin is classified as a Schedule I controlled substance in Rhode Island and in every other state. Schedule I controlled substances are highly addictive and have no accepted medical uses, and possessing even small quantities of them can be punished by years or even...
Substance abuse is a pervasive problem in Rhode Island and throughout the country, affecting people of all ages, races and social statuses. The destructive nature of substance abuse is apparent in victims and can have long-lasting, potentially life-ending, effects on...
The Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN) test is a field sobriety test (FST) used by Rhode Island law enforcement officers to help determine whether a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs. This test is often used with other FSTs to gather evidence of impaired driving....
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...
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...
The police may raid someone's Rhode Island residence and find drugs, resulting in a suspect facing possession with intent to distribute charges. The prosecution must prove several elements for such charges to have merit. The basics of intent to distribute The volume...
Crimes involving the manufacturing of illegal drugs in Rhode Island are considered quite severe. Drug crime penalties have recently been revised. "Manufacturing" can be attached as a charge if you have participated in the making of drugs. Other charges may also apply....
If you are caught driving under the influence of alcohol in Rhode Island, you may be arrested and charged with a DUI. Depending on your blood alcohol content (BAC), you may face different penalties. If your BAC is 0.08% or higher, you will be subject to a DUI charge....
Rhode Island boat owners appreciate the 400 miles of coastline the state offers. Even inland provides options to take a boat out on rivers or lakes. Safety should be a top priority whether operating a large sailboat or a small bass fishing boat. Among the most blatant...
