Blog Posts in September, 2011

Scituate Obstruction of Police Officer Charge Dismissed

In July of 2011, our Client was arrested and charged by the Scituate Police Department with obstruction of a police officer . Our Client allegedly provided police with a false name. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws, 11-32-1, every person who shall obstruct any officer, civil, military, or otherwise, including any state, city, or town police, sheriff, or fire fighter, while in the execution of ...

North Smithfield DUI Amended to Reckless Driving

In July of 2011, our Client was stopped by the North Smithfield Police Department. The North Smithfield Police stopped our Client based on a tip from another driver that he was driving erratically. Following the stop, our Client was arrested for drunk driving (DUI) and he submitted to the chemical test at the station. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 31-27-2, drunk driving is defined as ...

West Warwick Assault Arrests

As reported by Bryan Rourke in the September 22, 2011 Providence Journal, two (2) West Warwick men were arrested because of an incident near the bike path. The two (2) men are accused of stabbing another man. One man is charged with felony assault with a dangerous weapon and he is a probation violator . The other man is charged with simple assault and disorderly conduct . Pursuant to Rhode Island ...

Bristol Cyberstalking Decision

As reported by Erika Niedowski in the Boston Globe, a Judge issued a decision in a high-profile cyberstalking case. The defendant was a member of the teacher's union and the victim a former state representative from the Town of Bristol . The defendant was found guilty of sending e-mails for the purpose of harassing the representative. The Judge ordered the man to pay a $100.00 fine. Pursuant to ...

North Smithfield Child Molestation Arrest

As reported by Mark Reynolds in the September 15, 2011 edition of the Providence Journal, a North Smithfield man has been indicted on seven (7) counts of child molestation , including both first and second degree child molestation. The man has previously been convicted of second degree child molestation . Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 11-37-8.1, a person is guilty of first degree child ...

Rhode Island State Police DUI Dismissed at Trial

In March of 2011, our Client was stopped on Rt. 195 by the Rhode Island State Police. The State Police stopped our Client based on a tip from another driver that he was driving erratically. Following the stop, our Client was arrested for drunk driving (DUI) and he submitted to the chemical test at the State Police barracks. The case was scheduled for trial in September of 2011. Pursuant to Rhode ...

Providence Drug Dealer Arrested

As reported by Amanda Milkovits in the September 15, 2011 edition of the Providence Journal, a convicted drug dealer was arrested by Providence Police and charged with possession with intent to deliver and selling drugs near a school zone. In the man's car and home, police found cocaine, marijuana and cash. The man has an extensive criminal record involving drug related arrests. Pursuant to Rhode ...

Middletown Possession of Marijuana Charge Dismissed

In August of 2011, our Client was charged by the Middletown Police Department with possession of marijuana in violation of Rhode Island General Law 21-28-4.01(c)(2)(ii), a controlled substance classified in schedule I as marijuana is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction may be imprisoned for not more than one year or fined not less than two hundred dollars ($200) nor more than five hundred ...

Pawtucket Domestic Violence Arrest

As reported by Amanda Milkovits in the September 7, 2011 edition of the Providence Journal, a Pawtucket man was arrested for domestic violence. The man alleged shoved and hit his father and broke his father's knee. The man also then assaulted a friend. He has been charged with domestic assault on a person over the age of sixty (60) – causing serious bodily injury, domestic disorderly conduct and ...

East Greenwich DUI Charge Amended to Reckless Driving

In July of 2011, our Client was arrested and charged with drunk driving ("DUI") by the East Greenwich Police Department. Our Client submitted to a blood test . The blood test revealed that our Client's alcohol level was below the legal limit of .08. However, the blood test did reveal the presence of prescription medication. It is a common misconception that people cannot be charged with DUI if ...

Judge to Issue Cyber-Stalking Decision

As reported by Michael McKinney in the September 1, 2011 edition of the Providence Journal, a District Court Judge will soon render his decision in a cyber-stalking case. The defendant is accused of creating a fictitious e-mail account and sending harassing e-mails to a State Representative. The trial ended earlier this week and the Judge is expected to make his ruling in mid-September. Pursuant ...