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If you face drug-related charges in Rhode Island, you may have the opportunity to enter the drug court program, which is an alternative to the traditional court process that happens after an individual is charged with certain drug-related crimes. Goal of drug court...
If you are facing new drug charges, your past criminal record can significantly impact the outcome of your case. In the United States, including Rhode Island, prior convictions can lead to harsher penalties for subsequent offenses. Potential consequences of prior...
Rhode Island has been at the forefront of progressive drug policy in recent years. In 2021, state officials took a significant step by reclassifying the possession of small amounts of drugs, such as heroin and cocaine, as misdemeanors. This move was widely supported...
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...
As in other U.S. states, Rhode Island has strict laws prohibiting the possession, use and production of controlled substances. But the state doesn’t stop at just the drugs themselves – Rhode Island also has laws that ban any paraphernalia associated with these illicit...
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...
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...
