Law Offices of Richard S. Humphrey
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A driving under the influence (DUI) stop can shift fast once an officer raises chemical testing. After an arrest, you may hear a request for a breath, blood or urine test. At that point, Rhode Island's implied consent rule may apply. Under this rule, the act of...
You may wonder if a passenger can receive a DUI charge despite not being in the driver’s seat. In most cases, a passenger does not meet the requirements for a DUI under Rhode Island’s laws. However, there are often exceptions depending on specific circumstances. In...
A drug arrest can shake more than your personal life. If you hold a professional license in Rhode Island, that single incident can ripple into your career, reputation and future earning power. For many doctors, nurses, executives and licensed contractors, the...
When a vehicle collision leads to a fatality in Rhode Island, prosecutors often evaluate two primary felony charges: driving under the influence (DUI) resulting in death and driving so as to endanger, resulting in death. Although both charges involve a loss of life,...
If you are currently facing federal charges in Tiverton, Rhode Island, you may have already heard about the word leniency during plea talks. Leniency refers to a lighter sentence than the maximum allowed by law. Not all judges grant leniency, and the ones who do focus...