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...
Year: 2019
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...