Blog Posts in March, 2011

Narragansett Felony Amended to Misdemeanor

In December of 2010, our Client was charged by the Narragansett Police with (1) one count of felony breaking and entering and (2) two counts of misdemeanor larceny under $500.00. Through a series of plea negotiations and legal issues raised, Attorney Humphrey was able to have the felony charge dismissed and recharged as misdemeanor willful trespass. The benefit to our Client was that he avoided a ...

Portsmouth Road Rage Incident

As reported in the March 17, 2011 edition of the Sakonnet Times, a Portsmouth man was arrested at Clements' Market following a road rage incident. According to the victim, the man tailgated her car, made obscene gestures and sideswiped her vehicle, causing damage to the mirror. Both cars then pulled into Clements' Market and the man got out of his vehicle. As the woman tried to get out of her car, ...

Newport St. Patrick's Day Parade Alcohol Arrests

As reported by Tracy Breton in the March 14, 2011 edition of the Providence Journal, nearly one hundred (100) people were arrested in Newport over the weekend. During the St. Patrick's Day parade and ensuing celebration, Newport Police arrested ninety-five (95) people for various offenses. Fifteen (15) people were charged with criminal misdemeanors, such as simple assault and disorderly conduct. ...

RI Lawyer Humphrey Lectures at RI Bar Association

I am greatly honored to have once again lectured the members of the Rhode Island Bar Association on the successful detection, prosecution and defense of drunk driving (DUI, DWI , OUI ) cases. The March of 2011 DUI Continuing Legal Education Program is part of the DUI and Refusal Cases Beyond the Basics series of lectures and articles the Law Offices of Robert H. Humphrey is conducting for the ...

RI Expungement Lawyer

As reported by John Hill in the March 9, 2011 edition of the Providence Journal, a new bill has been introduced to the Rhode Island General Assembly regarding job applications and criminal convictions. The proposed bill would prevent businesses from asking job applicants if they have a criminal conviction during the initial application process. Only once the business decides the person is ...

South Kingstown DUI Charge Amended to Reckless Driving & Refusal Charge Dismissed

In January of 2011, our Client was charged by the South Kingstown Police Department with drunk driving ("DUI") and refusal to submit to a chemical test ("Refusal"). Through a series of plea negotiations and legal issues raised through defense motions, Attorney Humphrey was able to have the DUI charge amended to reckless driving and the Refusal charge dismissed. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Law ...

Providence Driving and Drug Charges

As reported by Bryan Rourke in the March 7, 2011 edition of the Providence Journal, a Providence man was stopped and arrested by Rhode Island State Police. The man was stopped for speeding. During the stop, he threw drugs out of the car and fled the scene. He was arrested for eluding police, driving while in possession of a controlled substance and possession of marijuana with intent to deliver. ...

Westerly Child Pornography Sentence

As reported by Mike McKinney in the March 3, 2011 edition of the Providence Journal, a Westerly man has been sentenced on child pornography charges. The man was found guilty, after a trial, of possession and distribution of child pornography. The man was charged in the Rhode Island Federal Court and received an eight (8) year prison sentence, lifetime supervision upon his release from prison and ...