Blog Posts in March, 2010

R.I. Marijuana

As reported by Katherine Gregg in the March 17, 2010 Providence Journal, "a state Senate commission has recommended the decriminalization of an ounce or less of marijuana." It is anticipated that Rhode Island may follow the Massachusetts marijuana law where adults found in possession of an ounce or less of marijuana are required to pay a $100.00 civil fine. Currently, anyone found in possession of ...

Sexting and Child Pornography

As reported in the March 2, 2010, Providence Journal by staff writer, Talia Buford, legislation proposed by the Department of Attorney General would decrease the penalty for minors who are caught sexting so they would not be prosecuted under the child pornography statute. "The proposed legislation would create a lesser offense, and allow for counseling and intervention rather than a lifetime ...

R.I. District Court Prosecutors Association

I am honored to have recently addressed the R.I. District Court Prosecutors Association regarding the successful prosecution and defense of drunk driving (DUI, DWI, OUI) and refusal cases. Communities represented at this District Court Prosecutors Association meeting included, but were not limited to Barrington, Bristol, Burrillville, Cranston, East Greenwich, East Providence, Foster, Lincoln, ...

Sex Crimes Salve Regina University

As an adjunct professor at Salve Regina University, located in Newport, Rhode Island, I am honored to teach the students regarding Rhode Island sex crimes. The recently conducted Sex Crimes class at Salve Regina University addressed a broad range of Rhode Island sex crimes including the following: First degree sexual assault Second degree sexual assault Third degree sexual assault First degree ...