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Grant funding leads to increased DUI arrests in Rhode Island city
The chief of law enforcement in North Providence, Rhode Island, has made the policing of driving under the influence a high priority for the department since assuming the office in 2017. On a yearly basis, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation Office of...
Is eyewitness identification reliable?
When a witness chooses a suspect from a physical lineup, the person he or she selects may be innocent. Eyewitness misidentification occurs when the wrong person is picked from a lineup and named a suspect, when they did not have anything to do with the crime....
What happens if I refuse a breathalyzer in a DUI stop?
After an enjoyable evening at happy hour, a Rhode Island trooper pulls you over. The most common way the officer tests to see if you are driving under the influence of alcohol is by using a breathalyzer test. The officer pulling you over may already be looking for...
Getting an ignition interlock device in Rhode Island
A charge of driving while intoxicated in Rhode Island carries a license suspension of at least 30 days and up to one year for the first offense. However, some drivers qualify for a shortened suspension by installing an ignition interlock device, which...
Drunk driving: Halloween’s true nightmare
Halloween is a favorite holiday of many Rhode Island residents. There is a lot to love about the holiday, but it is only as fun as you are safe. Drunk driving on holidays is notoriously worse than on average days. Halloween is no exception to the rule. Psychology...
How can law enforcement test for drugged drivers?
As more states decriminalize marijuana, and as the opioid epidemic rages on, drugged driving is a growing concern throughout Rhode Island and the United States. However, drugged driving is still a form of driving under the influence and, as such, is illegal in every...
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...
