Blog Posts in May, 2010

Sex Offenders Held Indefinitely

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 a prisoner sexually dangerous means prison officials have determined there is a "risk of sexually violent conduct or child molestation" if the ...

Police Chase Leads to Capture of Wanted Man

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 police were able to locate the vehicle and tried to stop it. During the chase, the police learned the motorist was driving a stolen car. The car chase ...

Marijuana Bill Debated

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 misdemeanor and penalties including a $200-$500 fine and up to one year in jail. The new proposal would decriminalize marijuana possession of one ounce or ...

Cranston Traffic Stop

As reported by C. Eugene Emery Jr. in the May 4, 2010 Providence Journal, Cranston police conducted a routine traffic stop of a speeding car. During the stop, the police noticed markings on the car's armrest, which led them to a secret compartment inside the vehicle. Upon opening the secret compartment, police discovered a loaded semiautomatic handgun and rounds of ammunition. Police then arrested ...

R.I. Law Day

I am honored to have had the opportunity to present with Judge Hastings, Judge Houlihan, Attorney Kimberly Petta and Trooper Yelle the Rhode Island Law Day program at the Newport County Superior Court. The Rhode Island Law Day program focused on the serious issues of Cyber-Bullying and the dangers of posting personal information on the Internet. In attendance at the program were over seventy ...