Blog Posts in May, 2011

Middletown Disorderly Conduct Charge Dismissed

In April of 2011, our client was charged by the Middletown Police Department with disorderly conduct in violation of R.I.G.L. 11-45-1. Pursuant to R.I.G.L. 11-45-1(a)(1) disorderly conduct is defined as: A person commits disorderly conduct if he or she intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly: (1) Engages in fighting or threatening, or in violent or tumultuous behavior; (2) In a public place or ...

Transportation of Alcohol by a Minor South Kingstown Charge Dismissed

In April of 2011, our Client was charged by the South Kingstown Police Department with transportation of alcohol by a minor in violation of R.I.G.L. 3-8-9. Transportation of alcohol by a minor is defined as, "any person who has not reached his or her twenty-first (21st) birthday and who operates a motor vehicle upon the public highways, except when accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or ...

Rhode Island Marijuana Bill

As reported in Randal Edgar in the May 24, 2011 edition of the Providence Journal, a bill has been introduced to the Rhode Island General Assembly to decriminalize marijuana possession . Small amount of marijuana possession, less than one (1) ounce, would be considered a civil violation and punishable by a fine of $150.00. Other states, including neighboring Massachusetts, have already passed laws ...

Coventry DUI Charge Amended to Reckless Driving & Refusal Dismissed

In March of 2011, our Client was arrested and charged with drunk driving ("DUI") by the Coventry Police Department. At the police station, our Client refused to submit to the chemical test. Through a series of plea negotiations and legal issues raised in the case, Attorney Humphrey was able to have the DUI charge amended to reckless driving and the refusal charge dismissed. Pursuant to Rhode ...

RI Lawyer Humphrey Lectures at DUI CLE

I am greatly honored to have once again lectured the members of the bar at the Law Review CLE on the successful defense of drunk driving ( DUI , DWI , OUI ) cases. This educational program provides an opportunity for defense attorneys to learn about legal issues beyond the basics of these types of complicated DUI cases involving the admissibility of chemical test results, the admissibility of the ...

DUI Charge Amended to Reckless Driving

In January of 2011, our Client was arrested and charged with drunk driving ("DUI") by the Rhode Island State Police. At the police barracks, our Client submitted to the chemical test. Through a series of plea negotiations and legal issues raised in the case, Attorney Humphrey was able to have the DUI charge amended to reckless driving. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Law 31-27-4, reckless driving ...

Lincoln DUI Accident

As reported by Bryan Rourke in the May 13, 2011 edition of the Providence Journal, a Lincoln woman was arrested and charged drunk driving ("DUI") and refusal to submit to a chemical test . Police responded to an accident involving a jersey barrier. Some of the passengers in the woman's car were injured. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Law 31-27-2, drunk driving is defined as whoever drives or ...

Providence Sex Crimes Lawyer

As reported by Thomas Morgan in the May 11, 2011 edition of the Providence Journal, a man arrested in Providence, has been charged with sex crimes involving minors. The man has been charged with distribution of child pornography , enticement of a minor and traveling interstate to engage in sexual acts with a minor. The man was arrested with the help of the Rhode Island State Police Internet Crimes ...

North Kingstown Cracks Down on Alcohol Offenses

As reported by Andy Smith in the May 10, 2011 edition of the Providence Journal, the Town of North Kingstown is trying to prevent alcohol offenses . Four of the Town's liquor stores have installed scanners which are designed to detect fake IDs. These scanners are already used in Newport liquor stores. Use of a fake ID is a common type of alcohol offense. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws ...

Woonsocket DUI Dismissed

In March of 2011, our Client was arrested by the Woonsocket Police Department and charged with drunk driving (DUI) . Prior to his arrest, our Client was involved in a motor vehicle accident. Once at the station, our Client submitted to the chemical test. 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 ...