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....
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Month: October 2019
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...