Blog Posts in October, 2011

Richmond Social Host Arrest

As reported by Tatiana Pina in the October 27, 2011 edition of the Providence Journal, a Richmond woman has been arrested and charged with social host violations . The woman was arrested and charged with furnishing or procuring alcohol for minors . Over the weekend, a group of about fourteen (14) teenagers were at the woman's home and alcohol was consumed. Apparently when the woman broke up the ...

Charlestown Alcohol-Related Accident

As reported in the October 24, 2011 edition of the Providence Journal, four (4) teenagers were injured in a car accident in the Town of Charlestown. All four (4) teenagers were transported to the hospital and two (2) were critically injured. The accident occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning. Investigation by the police has revealed the teenagers were at a gathering following a school ...

Lincoln DUI Serious Injury Resulting & Refusal Charges

As reported by Maria Armental in the October 20, 2011 edition of the Providence Journal, a Lincoln woman has pled guilty to refusal to submit to a chemical test . The charges of refusal and DUI-serious injury resulting occurred in April of 2011. The woman was arrested by the Warwick Police Department following a serious head-on collision. Five (5) passengers in the other motor vehicle were ...

DUI Charge Amended to Reckless & NO LOSS OF LICENSE

In August of 2011, our Client was arrested and charged by the Rhode Island State Police with drunk driving (DUI). At the police barracks, our Client submitted to the chemical test and had BAC readings over the legal limit. 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 ...

Cape Cod OUI Arrest

As reported in the October 18, 2011 edition of the Boston Globe, a Cape Cod Police Chief has been arrested and charged with OUI (operating a motor vehicle under the influence.) The Chief was arrested following a motor vehicle accident. It is unclear whether he submitted to the chemical test . Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, ch. 93, Section 24, defines OUI as: Whoever, upon any way or in ...

Pawtucket Sex Crimes Arrest

As reported by Amanda Milkovits in the October 6, 2011 edition of the Providence Journal, a Pawtucket man has been arrested and charged with first degree sexual assault , kidnapping, disorderly conduct and simple assault. The alleged victim is the man's girlfriend, which makes all four (4) charges domestic violence charges . The man has a long criminal history, including prior arrests for domestic ...

Bristol Alcohol Offense Charge Dismissed/Expunged

In August of 2011, our Client was arrested and charged by the Bristol Police with an alcohol offense, misrepresentation of age (use of a fake ID). Our Client was charged after Bristol Police were called to a local bar and his two (2) fake IDs were confiscated by police. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Law, 3-8-6, it is unlawful for: (1) A person who has not reached his or her twenty-first (21st) ...

Bristol Marijuana Charge Dismissed

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 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, ...

Middletown DUI Charge Amended to Driving While Impaired

In July of 2011, our Client was arrested and charged by the Middletown Police Department with drunk driving (DUI). Our Client was stopped by the police for traffic violations. During the course of the stop, police observed an open bottle of alcohol in the car. At the police station, our Client submitted to the chemical test and had readings almost three times the legal limit. Pursuant to Rhode ...

Tiverton Drug Sentence Imposed

As reported in the October 6, 2011 edition of the Sakonnet Times, a Tiverton man was sentenced in federal court on conspiracy and drug distribution charges involving Oxycodone. The man was arrested with three (3) other men and all four (4) pled guilty to drug charges . The arrests occurred after an investigation by Drug Enforcement Administration officers, which involved controlled buys with the ...

East Providence Domestic Violence Arrests

As reported by Thomas Morgan in the October 4, 2011 edition of the Providence Journal, an East Providence man has been arrested for domestic violence charges . Police responded to a residence due to a fight involving multiple family members. The man is charged with felony domestic assault and battery , disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. The man was previously arrested and served time for ...

Portsmouth DUI Charge Dismissed and Refusal Charge Dismissed at Trial

In August of 2011, our Client was stopped by the Portsmouth Police Department for an alleged traffic violation. Following the stop, our Client was arrested for drunk driving (DUI) and transported to the police station, where he refused to submit to the chemical test . Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 31-27-3, drunk driving is defined as, whoever drives or otherwise operates any vehicle in the ...