A highly controversial topic that has only gained traction over recent years, cannabis laws in America are ever-changing and researched continually. Marijuana is still seen as a Schedule I drug according to the federal Controlled Substances Act of 1970, but is more...
Firearms are not the only kind of weapons addressed under Rhode Island’s weapons violations laws. Rhode Island has a robust set of criminal laws designed to curb violence by restricting the possession or carrying of various weapons. While most people are aware of the...
If you or someone you know has been charged with a driving under the influence offense in Rhode Island, it will be important for you to fully understand the arrest and criminal defense process. Once you have been stopped by an officer for whatever reason, you may be...
Many in Rhode Island associate the word "crime" with violence, but financial crimes carry their own consequences and may affect many people who are strangers. According to The Atlantic, the term "white collar crime" was coined in 1939 by a criminologist who believed...
Rhode Island residents who may be preparing for a fun holiday weekend as the Fourth of July approaches should remember that the state's laws on drunk driving are tough and penalties may have long-lasting effects on their lives. Two drivers are learning this firsthand...
If you want to incite a contentious debate among residents of the United States, a likely way to do so is to broach the topic of gun control wherever two or more people are present. In fact, it's probably one of the most controversial subjects in the nation after...
Many across Rhode Island and across the nation have heard of the DUI arrest of famed golfer, Tiger Woods, that happened near his home in Florida at the end of May. Woods blew a .000 on his Breathalyzer, according to The Atlantic, but issued a statement saying his...
All Rhode Island citizens have the right to protection from unlawful searches, and understanding how cell phones are included in this is of paramount importance if law enforcement is investigating a person for a crime. With texts, email, social media and even banking...
Criminal records can be difficult to recover from, and in Rhode Island, lawmakers are attempting to make past convictions a thing of the past. The Providence Journal reports that a new bill, which would allow up to five misdemeanors to be expunged from an offender’s...
In Rhode Island, the law does not treat cocaine-related crimes mildly. As this drug can do significant harm, prosecuting attorneys will do everything in their power to seek maximum punishment in cocaine cases. If you find yourself facing cocaine-related drug charges,...
