Blog Posts in October, 2012

RITT Upholds Lifetime Driver License Suspension

As reported in the October 15, 2012 edition of Rhode Island Lawyers' Weekly, the Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal (RITT) Appeals Panel has upheld a decision to suspend a motorist's license for life. The seventeen (17) year old motorist was involved in a serious motor vehicle accident which injured two (2) passengers. At the time of the accident, the motorist was leaving a party in which underage ...

East Providence Police Arrest Florida Man for Drugs

As reported by Maria Armental in the October 22, 2012 edition of the Providence Journal, East Providence Police stopped a man for speeding. During the traffic stop, police found Oxycodone and morphine pills. The man has been charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession with intent to deliver and operating a motor vehicle while his license was suspended. Pursuant to Rhode Island ...

North Providence Woman Tries to Kill Husband With Car

As reported by Richard C. Dujardin in the October 16, 2012 edition of the Providence Journal, a North Providence woman has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of felony assault . The woman is accused of trying to run down her husband with her car. As the man drove away, she continued to try and hit his vehicle. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 11-5-6, felony assault is defined as ...

Tiverton Schools Approve Use of Breathalyzer

As reported in the October 1, 2012 edition of Rhode Island Lawyers' Weekly, the Tiverton School Committee has approved a proposal to allow for breathalyzers at school events. The new policy allows employees to request students to submit to a breathalyzer if the employee believes the student may have consumed alcohol. The results of the breathalyzer will become part of the student's record. The ...

Pawtucket Child Molestation Sentence

As reported in the October 1, 2012 edition of Rhode Island Lawyers' Weekly, a Pawtucket man has pled guilty to charges of first and second degree child molestation . The man molested three (3) young boys, all under the age of ten. He was sentenced to twenty (20) years imprisonment. Upon his release, he will be required to register as a sex offender. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 11-37-8.1, ...

Richmond Drunk Driver Hits DOT Truck

As reported by Thomas J. Morgan in the September 28, 2012 edition of the Providence Journal, a Massachusetts man hit a Department of Transportation truck in Richmond. The man was arrested and charged with drunk driving . He submitted to the chemical test and had readings of .250. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 31-27-2, drunk driving is defined as whoever drives or otherwise operates any ...

Providence Sexual Assault Violator Arrested

As reported by Amanda Milkovits in the October 12, 2012 edition of the Providence Journal, a Providence man was been arrested and charged with indecent exposure/disorderly conduct. The man is accused of exposing himself to a counselor. The man was previously convicted of both first and second degree sexual assault . He has also been charged as a probation violator for failing to register as a sex ...

South Kingstown Drug Arrest

As reported by Maria Armental in the October 16, 2012 edition of the Providence Journal, South Kingstown Police arrested two (2) men and charged them with possession with intent to deliver and conspiracy. The men were found with seventeen (17) bags of marijuana and over $5,000.00 in cash. They were overheard discussing a drug deal and were eventually arrested. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws ...

Richmond DUI Arrest Involves Children

As reported by Donita Naylor in the October 2, 2012 edition of the Providence Journal, a Richmond man has been arrested and charged with drunk driving . He was allegedly driving 120 mph when he was stopped near a construction site. His three (3) young children were in the car with him. The man is currently being held as a probation violator . Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 31-27-2, drunk ...