Blog Posts in March, 2012

North Smithfield Child Molestation Sentence

As reported by Tracy Breton in the March 30, 2012 edition of the Providence Journal, a North Smithfield man has been sentenced following his plea to one (1) count of first degree child molestation and three (3) counts of second degree child molestation . The man was sentenced to forty (40) years imprisonment, with twenty (20) years to serve. Upon his release, he will be required to register as a ...

East Greenwich DUI Death Results in Two Arrests

As reported by Parker Gavigan on the Channel 10 News, two men have been arraigned in connection with a horrific crash which occurred last month. The two (2) men are accused of racing each other and causing an accident in which two (2) people were killed. The two men were arrested by East Greenwich Police and one is charged with driving to endanger – death resulting , the other is charged with ...

Cranston DUI Charge: No Loss of License & No Criminal Record

In January of 2012, our Client was arrested by the Cranston Police Department for drunk driving . At the police station he submitted to the chemical test and had extremely high BAC readings. 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 intoxicating liquor, drugs, toluene, or ...

Pawtucket Refusal Charges Refiled

As reported by Amanda Milkovits in the March 23, 2012 edition of the Providence Journal, a Pawtucket man was originally charged with drunk driving and refusal to submit to a chemical test in October of 2011. Both charges were dismissed in January. However, the Pawtucket Police re-filed the refusal charges at the Traffic Tribunal and the man's attorney objected. The Judge overruled the objection ...

Proposed Changes to Expungement Law

As reported by Randal Edgar in the March 23, 2012 edition of the Providence Journal, a bill has been proposed in the General Assembly regarding expungements . The bill would require all fines and fees to be paid to the court before a case can be expunged. The bill includes proposals to make expungements automatic in certain types of cases, such as underage alcohol offenses and to make expungements ...

Newport St. Patrick's Day Led to 55 Arrests

As reported by Randal Edgar in the March 18, 2012 edition of the Providence Journal, the Newport Police Department made dozens of arrests over the St. Patrick's Day weekend. Most of the arrests were charges of disorderly conduct, alcohol offenses and at least one domestic violence charge. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 11-45-1, disorderly conduct is broadly defined to encompass many acts, ...

Burrillville Cyberbullying Incident Leads to Suspension

As reported in the March 16, 2012 edition of the Providence Journal, six (6) teenagers at Burrillville High School have been suspended for charges of cyberbullying . The alleged cyberbullying occurred after a physical fight in the school. According to the school, roughly thirty (30) students were involved in a Facebook dialogue regarding the fight. Although the students have been suspended from ...

RI Lawyer Robert 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 2012 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 Rhode ...

Barrington Alcohol Offenses Charges

As reported by Donita Naylor in the March 15, 2012 edition of the Providence Journal, Barrington Police have arrested and charged several high school students with various crimes, including underage alcohol offenses . The teenagers alleged broke into an uninhabited home and had a party. Police estimated that approximately fifty (50) people attended the party, which led to arrests for underage ...

Providence Seat Belt Campaign Leads to DUI Arrests

As reported in the March 13, 2012, edition of the Providence Journal, the Providence Police Department is part of a nation-wide campaign to enforce seat belt laws. In 2011, Rhode Island passed a primary seat belt law. This means that police can stop motorists solely because they are not wearing a seat belt. Under the previous law, police have to observe the driver commit a traffic violation, such ...

Burrillville Drunk Driver Hits Police Cruiser

As reported by Mallory Moretti in the March 10, 2012 edition of WPRI, the Burrillville Police arrested a man after he crashed his car into a police cruiser. The man then left the scene of the accident and was later arrested. The man was charged with drunk driving , refusal to submit to a chemical test and leaving the scene of an accident. The police officer was in his cruiser when it was struck ...

Westerly YMCA Assault Charges

As reported by Maria Armental in the March 7, 2012 edition of the Providence Journal, Westerly Police have arrested three (3) men and a fourth man is wanted in connection with a brawl at the YMCA. The four men are accused of assaulting two other men. The victims suffered broken bones. The men have been charged with felony assault , simple assault and disorderly conduct . Pursuant to Rhode Island ...

East Providence DUI Amended to Reckless Driving and Refusal Dismissed

In January of 2012, our Client was charged by the East Providence Police Department with drunk driving , refusal to submit to a chemical test and leaving the scene of an accident. The arrest was part of a road rage incident. 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 ...

Woonsocket Cop Charged with DUI

As reported by Maria Armental in the March 5, 2012 edition of the Providence Journal, Woonsocket Police have arrested and charged one of their own with drunk driving and refusal to submit to a chemical test . The man is a current Woonsocket Police Officer and has been placed on leave pending the outcome of these charges. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 31-27-2, drunk driving is defined as ...

State Police DUI Charge Amended to Reckless Driving With No Loss of License

In January of 2012, our client was arrested by the Rhode Island State Police and charged with drunk driving . He submitted to the chemical test at the State Police barracks and had 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 intoxicating ...

Driver Loses RI License for LIFE

As reported in the March 2, 2012 edition of the Providence Journal, a Charlestown teen has lost his driving license for life. The teenager was before the Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal in connection with a serious car accident which occurred last fall. The teen was coming from a drinking party , when he crashed his car, injuring his three (3) passengers. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws ...