Blog Posts in 2009

Probation Violation

In the December 17, 2009 Providence Journal, Journal staff writer John Hill reported that "under current law, probation violators can be held even if acquitted of new charges." Supporters of more lenient laws with regards to probation violation are lobbying legislative leaders to override Governor Carcieri's veto of the recent probation violation bill.

Social Host Dispositions

Rhode Island DUI and Alcohol Offense Lawyer Robert H. Humphrey uses his over fifteen (15) years of legal experience as both a prosecutor and defense attorney to successfully guide his clients through the legal process when they have been charged with a violation of the RI Social Host Laws as follows: Criminal charge : Transportation of alcohol by a minor in violation of R.I.G.L. 3-8-9. Potential ...

Rhode Island Social Host Laws

During this Holiday Season, it is important to remember the tragedies and near tragedies involving alcohol which occur throughout Rhode Island during this time of year. These alcohol-related tragedies have led to the adoption of Rhode Island's Social Host Laws , which encompasse both criminal and civil liability. From the Rhode Island Supreme Court's holdings in Martin v. Marciano and Willis v. ...