Lynch & Pine Blog

Like most people in Providence, you might think that the consequences of a criminal conviction end with the completion of your incarceration and/or the payment of any mandated fines or restitution. Yet that is not always the case; depending on the offense, you have to...

Domestic violence is a very serious crime, and the effects of it ripple out from families into communities. Domestic violence has the potential to tear families apart, even in just a strictly legal sense. Beyond potential restraining orders and jail time, domestic...

Few things are more frustrating than getting stopped by a law enforcement officer who issues you a speeding ticket based on his or her radar gun “evidence,” especially when you are quite sure you were not, in fact, speeding, no matter what the radar gun “evidence”...

According to the Communities and Justice, young people and children may get physically hurt either deliberately or accidentally during violent episodes. Children should grow up in a nurturing and secure environment. Therefore, a home that experiences a family or...

If an officer stops you for suspicion of driving under the influence of an intoxicating liquor in Rhode Island, he or she has a duty to the people to administer a chemical test. You, as a driver in the state, have a duty to comply. The state refers to this obligation...

There are many reasons for a police officer to pull you off the road while driving. The officer may have spotted an equipment violation, such as a broken tail light. There could also be a more serious reason for the request. Speeding and traffic violations are common...

If you are the subject of a restraining order in Rhode Island, it is crucial that you understand your legal obligations. If you violate the law, even unintentionally, you could be subject to significant legal reprisal, including jail time. This guide explains a few of...

If you are a Rhode Island resident living with a condition that may benefit from cannabis-related treatments, it is essential to understand how the state's medical marijuana laws work. If you wish to acquire marijuana for medical treatment purposes in Rhode Island,...

Rhode Island residents who receive citations for various traffic offenses may know that they may be required to pay a fine for the event. However, they may not know that the law in Rhode Island allows judges the ability to impose additional consequences on them if...

A DUI may not seem like the end of the world at first glance, but it can make life a lot harder for you, especially when trying to secure a job.  Here are ways in which a DUI may affect your job prospects.  Job type  In professions such as law enforcement, education,...