Blog Posts in November, 2011

Attorney Robert H. Humphrey in Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly

In the November 28, 2011 edition of Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly, Robert H. Humphrey, Esq., a leading criminal defense attorney in the State of Rhode Island and former prosecutor, was prominently quoted with regards to privacy concerns related to GPS technology. The article quotes Attorney Humphrey as saying "I think the court, by taking this case, is showing that they are concerned with keeping up ...

Providence Assault Arrest

As reported by Jennifer Jordan in the November 26, 2011 edition of the Providence Journal, a Providence woman was arrested and charged with three (3) counts of assault with a dangerous weapon , a knife. The woman alleged stabbed two sisters in a Wal-mart. Both sisters sustained injuries and required hospitalization. The woman also threatened to stab another person. Pursuant to Rhode Island General ...

Charlestown Reckless Driving Arrest

As reported by Maria Armental in the November 22, 2011 edition of the Providence Journal, a Charlestown teenager has been charged with reckless driving . The teenager was coming from a party. Although he has not been charged with drunk driving , it appears that alcohol may have been a factor in the crash. The mother of the teenager who hosted the party has been charged with providing alcohol to ...

North Scituate Child Pornography Arrest

As reported by Maria Armental in the November 21, 2011 edition of the Providence Journal, a North Scituate man has been arrested and charged with possession of child pornography . The Rhode Island State Police arrested the man based on an investigation through its Computer Crimes/Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 11-9-1.3, it is a violation of this ...

Rhode State Police Marijuana Charge Dismissed

In July of 2011, our Client was arrested and charged by the Rhode Island State Police with possession of marijuana . Our Client was stopped by the police for a traffic violation and during the stop, the police found marijuana in his vehicle. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 21-28-4.01, it shall be unlawful for any person knowingly or intentionally to possess a controlled substance, unless the ...

Johnston Sex Crimes Arrest

As reported by Mark Reynolds in the November 16, 2011 edition of the Providence Journal, a man has been arrested and charged by the Johnston Police with first degree sexual assault and second degree sexual assault . The man, who is a state representative, allegedly assaulted the woman in her home and threw money at her after the assault. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 11-37-2, first degree ...

DUI Super Lawyer

Kimberly A. Petta, Esq. is the only lawyer in the State of Rhode Island to be recognized as a rising star by Super Lawyers in the field of DUI/DWI Defense. Kimberly A. Petta is an associate at the Law Offices of Robert H. Humphrey and as such is recognized as a rising star in the area of drunk driving (DUI/DWI/OUI) and criminal defense. As a result of her litigation experience, authorship and ...

Providence DUI Accidents

As reported by Maria Armental in the November 14, 2011 edition of the Providence Journal, a Providence man was arrested for drunk driving (DUI) over the weekend. The arrest occurred after the man was involved in two (2) motor vehicle accidents. He caused on accident and then fled the scene. Later that evening he was involved in a second accident and was subsequently arrested. He is also charged ...

Pawtucket Domestic Disorderly Conduct Charge Dismissed

In August of 2011, our Client was charged by the Pawtucket Police Department with a domestic disorderly conduct charge in violation of R.I.G.L. 11-45-1 /12-29-5. Pursuant to R.I.G.L. 11-45-1, 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 ...

Newport DUI Lawyer Lectures at Salve Regina University

I am greatly honored to have once again lectured the students of Salve Regina University, located in Newport , Rhode Island, on the successful detection, prosecution and defense of drunk driving ( DUI, DWI, OUI ) cases. The November of 2011 DUI workshop 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 ...

Middletown Accident Arrest

As reported by Maria Armental in the November 2, 2011 edition of the Providence Journal, a Middletown man was arrested and charged with driving to endanger-personal injury resulting and failure to stop at an accident-injury resulting. The charges occurred after the man crashed his motor vehicle into a telephone pole. His passenger was injured in the accident and the man fled the scene. Pursuant to ...

Bristol Marijuana Charge Dismissed/Expunged

In September of 2011, our Client was arrested and charged by the Bristol Police Department with possession of marijuana . Our Client was stopped by the police for a traffic violation and during the stop, the police observed marijuana inside his vehicle. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 21-28-4.01, it shall be unlawful for any person knowingly or intentionally to possess a controlled ...