Blog Posts in April, 2013

Narragansett Alcohol Offenses Dismissed

In February of 2013, two clients were arrested by the Narragansett Police Department charged with misrepresentation of age (use of a fake ID) and transportation of alcohol respectively. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 3-8-6, use of a fake ID is defined as, it is unlawful for: (1) A person who has not reached his or her twenty-first (21st) birthday to enter any premises licensed for the ...

Newport Alcohol Offense Dismissed & Expunged

In March of 2013, our Client was arrested by the Newport Police Department and charged with open container in public . Our client was allegedly drinking beer on a public sideway in Newport. Pursuant to Newport Municipal Code 9.04.020. - Alcoholic beverages—Consumption or possession in public places. No person shall consume, possess or drink alcoholic beverages, or transport alcoholic beverages in ...

Congressional Candidate Arrested for DUI

As reported by Maria Armental in the April 4, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, a former candidate for Congress has been arrested by the Narragansett Police Department and charged with drunk driving and resisting arrest. The police reported the man was belligerent and police had to use pepper spray. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 31-27-2, drunk driving is defined as whoever drives or ...

Bristol Underage Alcohol Offenses Dismissed

In March of 2013, our clients were arrested by the Bristol Police Department and both were charged with transportation of alcohol by a minor . Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 3-8-9, transportation of alcohol by a minor is defined as any person who has not reached his or her twenty-first (21st) birthday and who operates a motor vehicle upon the public highways while having liquor or ...

Providence Use of Fake ID Charge Dismissed & Expunged

In March of 2013, our client was arrested by the Providence Police Department and charged with misstatement of age (use of a fake ID). Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 3-8-6, use of a fake ID is defined as it is unlawful for: (1) A person who has not reached his or her twenty-first (21st) birthday to enter any premises licensed for the retail sale of alcoholic beverages for the purpose of ...

Narragansett Use of Fake ID Charge Dismissed

In February of 2013, our client was arrested by the Narragansett Police Department and charged with misstatement of age (use of a fake ID). Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 3-8-6, use of a fake ID is defined as it is unlawful for: (1) A person who has not reached his or her twenty-first (21st) birthday to enter any premises licensed for the retail sale of alcoholic beverages for the purpose ...

Coventry DUI Dismissed & Expunged through Veterans Diversion Program

In October of 2012, our client was arrested by the Coventry Police Department and charged with drunk driving . He submitted to the chemical test and had readings over .15. Due to our client's military service, he was accepted into the Rhode Island Veterans Diversion Program. The Chief of the District Court, Judge Jeanne LaFazia, established the Veterans Diversion Program in 2011. The program was ...

Bristol Marijuana Charge Dismissed

In March of 2013, our client was arrested by the Bristol Police Department and charged with possession of marijuana . Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 21-28-4.01(a), except as authorized by this chapter, it shall be unlawful for any person to manufacture, deliver, or possess with intent to manufacture or deliver a controlled substance. Specifically, possession of a controlled substance ...

South Kingstown Transportation of Alcohol Dismissed

In February of 2013, our client was arrested by the South Kingstown Police Department and charged with transportation of alcohol by a minor . Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 3-8-9, transportation of alcohol by a minor is defined as any person who has not reached his or her twenty-first (21st) birthday and who operates a motor vehicle upon the public highways, except when accompanied by a ...

Hopkinton Marijuana Arrest

As reported by Richard C. Dujardin in the April 4, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, a Hopkinton man was arrested following a joint investigation by both the Hopkinton and Westerly Police Departments. The man was charged with possession of marijuana (a schedule I controlled substance) while intent to deliver. Police found fifty (50) marijuana plants growing in his home. Police also recovered ...

Richmond Social Host Conviction Appeal

As reported in the April 3, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, a Richmond woman who was convicted of a social host violation has appealed her conviction to the Superior Court. In January of 2013, the woman was found guilty of furnishing/providing alcohol to minors. She was sentenced to six (6) months suspended sentence, six (6) months probation, a fine and one hundred (100) hours of community ...

Woonsocket Firefighter Arrested for DUI

As reported by Alison Bologna in the March 26, 2013 edition of the channel 10 news, a Woonsocket firefighter was arrested by the South Kingstown Police Department and charged with drunk driving and refusal to submit to a chemical test . Witnesses observed the man driving erratically and called 911. The man allegedly hit a guardrail and damaged his car. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws ...