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Jul
2011
Bristol Drunk Driving Arrest
As reported in the July 27, 2011 edition of the Providence Journal, a Bristol firefighter has been arrested and charged with drunk driving ("DUI"). The arrest occurred after the man went to the firehouse, stole a truck and took it for a ride. He later crashed the vehicle into a tree. In addition to the drunk driving charge, the man has also been charged with larceny of a motor vehicle , reckless ...
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27
Jul
2011
Rhode Island General Law 12-1.3-2
Having a criminal record, either a misdemeanor or felony, can have devastating and long-term consequences. For young people, a criminal record can affect your ability to apply for financial aid, be accepted at the college of your choice and inhibit your ability to get a job. For adults, a criminal record can severely impact your employment and may prevent you from getting the job of your dreams. ...
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26
Jul
2011
Rhode Island State Police DUI Arrests
As reported by Bryan Rourke in the July 25, 2011, the Rhode Island State Police arrested two (2) people over the weekend for drunk driving (DUI). Both drivers drove into construction work areas prior to their arrests. One of the drivers was also charged with refusal to submit to a chemical test . Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 31-27-2, drunk driving is defined as whoever drives or otherwise ...
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25
Jul
2011
Sex Crime Dismissed/Expunged
Being falsely charged with a sex crime can be one of the most humiliating and detrimental events in a person's life. The charge alone can alienate the individual from his family, friends and society. Also, being charged with a sex crime such as sexual assault , child molestation and/or child pornography can result in termination or suspension from employment and create extreme financial hardship. ...
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21
Jul
2011
Coventry DUI and Refusal Dismissed/Expunged
In April of 2011, our Client was arrested and charged by the Coventry Police Department with drunk driving (DUI) and refusal to submit to a chemical test (Refusal). Pursuant to Rhode Island General Law 31-27-2, the penalties for a first offense DUI include: (d) Every person found to have violated subdivision (b)(1) of this section shall be sentenced as follows: for a first violation whose blood ...
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15
Jul
2011
New Rhode Island Cyberbullying Bill
The Rhode Island General Assembly recently passed a new bill involving cyberbullying . Cyberbullying is defined as when the Internet, cell phone or other devices are used to send or post texts or images intended to hurt or embarrass another child and is a growing problem among minors. The new bill is designed to create a statewide approach to cyberbullying and requires all schools to draft a ...
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14
Jul
2011
New Rhode Island Sexting Bill
As reported by Philip Marcelo and Randal Edgar in the July 14, 2011 edition of the Providence Journal, the Rhode Island General Assembly passed a new bill involving minors and sexting . The new bill makes sexting a lesser offense for minors and prevents minors from being prosecuted under the state's child pornography statute. Sexting is defined as is sending sexually explicit photos, images and/or ...
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13
Jul
2011
New Rhode Island Traffic Law
As reported by in the July 2, 2011 edition of the Providence Journal, a new seat belt law has been passed by the General Assembly. The new law makes not wearing a seat belt a "primary" traffic offense, meaning that police can pull drivers over and give them a ticket for not wearing a seat belt. Under the old law, police could only issue ticket motorists for not wearing a seat belt after the police ...
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11
Jul
2011
North Kingstown Larceny Under $500 Dismissed/Expunged
In February of 2011, our Client was arrested by the North Kingstown Police Department and charged with larceny under $500.00. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 11-41-1, larceny is defined as every person who shall steal any money, goods, or chattels, or any note of the general treasurer of this state for the payment of money, any bank bill, any certificate of any bank or of any public officer ...
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8
Jul
2011
Tiverton Drunk Boating Arrest
As reported by Bryan Rourke in the July 6, 2011 edition of the Providence Journal, a Tiverton man was arrested and charged with boating under the influence and marijuana possession. The man's son called police because he was concerned the man may have had an accident while boating. The police located the man in a canoe. He submitted to the chemical test and failed. Pursuant to Rhode Island General ...
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6
Jul
2011
Woonsocket DUI Dismissed/Expunged
In March of 2011, our Client was arrested by the Woonsocket Police Department and charged with drunk driving (DUI) . Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 31-27-2, drunk driving is defined as, whoever drives or otherwise operates any vehicle in the state while under the influence of any intoxicating liquor, drugs, toluene, or any controlled substance as defined in chapter 28 of title 21, or any ...
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