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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The highly addictive nature of heroin is part of what makes it such a dangerous drug. It has been around since the late 1800s when people believed it to be a safe substitute for morphine. Nothing could have been further from the truth. It doesn't matter whether you...
It is no secret that drinking and driving is never a good idea. Driving while impaired places you in danger of having an accident, injuring others and facing mountains of legal trouble. Rhode Island's DUI penalties are among the toughest on the east coast, including...
As in many states, Rhode Island's implied consent law requires you to submit to a blood alcohol test if a police officer has probable cause to believe you are driving while intoxicated. Some examples of probable cause include the smell of alcohol on your breath,...
