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Is it possible to reduce or dismiss a DUI charge?
If law enforcement recently charged you with a DUI, there may be actions you can take to keep the situation from becoming worse. With a good DUI defense strategy, you may be able to keep that charge from becoming a conviction that follows you throughout your life. One...
Rhode Island prisons work to combat heroin-related deaths
Though the smallest state in the nation, Rhode Island has one of the largest heroin problems of any other state. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, Rhode Island saw 277 opioid-related overdose deaths in 2017. That amounts to a rate of 26.9 deaths per...
What should I know about the sex offender registry?
Being convicted of a sex crime is very serious, and in the state of Rhode Island, many offenses require compliance with the sex offender registry database. In the event that you are required to register for the Rhode Island sex offender database, it is important to...
CAN KETOSIS AFFECT MY BAC?
You look great, or at least that's your goal. Part of your plan to reach your goals is watching what you eat. Maybe you have tried other diets in the past, but the keto diet is working for you. Unfortunately, the keto diet can produce side effects that may surprise...
WHY IS HEROIN SUCH A PROBLEM HERE AND ACROSS THE COUNTRY?
The highly addictive nature of heroin is part of what makes it such a dangerous drug. It has been around since the late 1800s when people believed it to be a safe substitute for morphine. Nothing could have been further from the truth. It doesn't matter whether you...
YOUR BODY AND THE EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL
It is no secret that drinking and driving is never a good idea. Driving while impaired places you in danger of having an accident, injuring others and facing mountains of legal trouble. Rhode Island's DUI penalties are among the toughest on the east coast, including...
YOUR RIGHTS DURING FIELD SOBRIETY TESTS
As in many states, Rhode Island's implied consent law requires you to submit to a blood alcohol test if a police officer has probable cause to believe you are driving while intoxicated. Some examples of probable cause include the smell of alcohol on your breath,...
FACING EMBEZZLEMENT CHARGES? HERE IS WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW.
Federal criminal charges of any kind are a serious threat on your future. Regardless of the nature of the charges, it is imperative to work to protect your interests as early as possible in your case. With the right help, it is possible to defend yourself and mitigate...
CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY’S JOB DOESN’T END AT CONVICTION
After facing criminal charges, going through the Rhode Island criminal trial process and ultimately being convicted, you may feel pretty down and out. It is understandable. Believe it or not, your fight may not be over just yet. If you haven't been through it already,...
THE SERIOUS IMPLICATIONS OF TAX FRAUD CHARGES
Federal charges of any kind are quite serious, including white collar crimes. Rhode Island readers may underestimate the serious nature of white collar crimes, assuming that the penalties will be less because no one got hurt or the persons responsible turned...
