| July 29, 2010 |
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URI Sexual Assault
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| As reported by Michael McKinney in the July 21, 2010 edition of the Providence Journal, a sexual assault trial involving four URI students began. Two male students are charged with first degree sexual assault "by force and coercion." The alleged ... |
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| July 26, 2010 |
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Bristol Procurement of Alcohol for Minor Charge Dismissed
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| Posted By Robert Humphrey |
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| In July of 2010, Rhode Island DUI and Alcohol Offense lawyer, Robert H. Humphrey, used his over fifteen (15) years of legal experience as both a Prosecutor and Defense Attorney to have a Bristol Police procurement of alcohol for minor charge ... |
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| July 21, 2010 |
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The Bridge to Nowhere
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| Posted By Robert Humphrey |
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| As reported by Amanda Milkovits in July 13, 2010 edition of the Providence Journal, a Massachusetts man was in an unusual car accident. The man went the wrong way on a one way street and then ignoring signs, went through a construction zone and off ... |
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| July 12, 2010 |
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Unlawful Extraterritorial Arrest Results in DUI Dismissal
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| Posted By Robert Humphrey |
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| In its June 22, 2010 decision the Massachusetts Appeals Court in Commonwealth v. Limone reversed the Defendant's conviction for a fourth or subsequent drunk driving offense and held that "a police officer's power to make a warrantless arrest is ... |
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| July 09, 2010 |
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Date Rape
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| Posted By Robert Humphrey |
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| As reported in the July 1, 2010 Providence Journal, the Rhode Island General Assembly passed a new law focused on date rape. "Date Rape" refers to a specific type of sexual assault. Sometimes drugs are used to alter the victim physically or ... |
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| July 07, 2010 |
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Crash Victim Inspires Legislation
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| Posted By Robert Humphrey |
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| As reported in the July 1, 2010 Providence Journal, Governor Carcieri signed the Colin B. Foote Bill into law. The bill, named after accident victim, Colin Foote, is designed to keep habitual traffic offenders off of the roads. In May 2010, Foote ... |
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| June 29, 2010 |
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Extraterritorial Stop/Arrest Result in Reversal of Drunk Driving Conviction
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| Posted By Robert Humphrey |
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| In its June 22, 2010 decision, the Massachusetts Appeals Court reversed the guilty verdict imposed by a Superior Court Jury which found the defendant "guilty of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and operating a motor ... |
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| June 24, 2010 |
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Road Rage = Crime
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| Posted By Robert Humphrey |
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| As reported in the June 16, 2010 Providence Journal, two men were involved in a "road rage" incident, which led to criminal charges. Both men have been charged with simple assault because of an altercation on the side of the road. The incident ... |
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| June 18, 2010 |
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Police Arrest Their Own on Drug Charges
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| Posted By Robert Humphrey |
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| As reported by W. Zachary Malinowski, Amanda Milkovits and Tracey Breton in the June 10, 2010 Providence Journal and Kate Bramson in the June 15, 2010 Providence Journal, four police officers and one corrections officer were indicted on drug ... |
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| June 17, 2010 |
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New Expungement Bill Approved
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| Posted By Robert Humphrey |
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| As reported by Katherine Gregg in the June 3, 2010 Providence Journal, the Rhode Island House voted to approve the proposed expungement bill. Under current Rhode Island law, first time offenders are allowed to permanently seal their records after a ... |
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| June 14, 2010 |
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Sex Offender Commits New Crime
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| Posted By Robert Humphrey |
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| As reported by Tatiana Pina in the May 27, 2010 Providence Journal, a Providence sex offender was charged with three new crimes, felony assault, breaking and entering and failure to notify the police of a change of address. He broke into a woman's ... |
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| May 27, 2010 |
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Sex Offenders Held Indefinitely
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| Posted By Robert Humphrey |
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| As reported by the Associated Press on May 17, 2010, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the federal government has the power to hold inmates in prison after their prison terms are complete, if the prisoner is considered "sexually dangerous." Labeling ... |
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| May 21, 2010 |
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Police Chase Leads to Capture of Wanted Man
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| Posted By Robert Humphrey |
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| As reported by Felice Freyer in the May 17, 2010 Providence Journal, a police chase led to the arrest of a Pawtucket man. The RI State Police responded to a 911 call about a motorist hitting a Jersey barrier on Rt. 95 and continued driving. The ... |
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| May 17, 2010 |
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Sexting Leads to Stabbing
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| Posted By Robert Humphrey |
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| As reported by Talia Buford in the May 11, 2010 Providence Journal, sexting was the reason behind the fight between mother and daughter. The fight escalated to the point where the 14 year old daughter stabbed her mother in the chest. The 14 year old ... |
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| May 10, 2010 |
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Marijuana Bill Debated
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| Posted By Robert Humphrey |
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| As reported by Katherine Gregg in the May 5, 2010 Providence Journal, members of the Senate Judiciary Committee conducted hearings on a proposed bill to decriminalize marijuana. Under current Rhode Island law, any possession of marijuana is a ... |
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