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Feb
2013
Portsmouth Domestic Murder Arrest
As reported in the February 27, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, the Portsmouth Police have arrested a man and charged him with domestic homicide. The man is accused of stabbing his ex-wife to death while riding on a RIPTA bus. He is currently being held without bail at the ACI. The man has a long criminal record including felony assault , drunk driving and possession of stolen motor ...
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27
Feb
2013
Driver Sentenced in Deadly Accident
As reported by Donita Naylor in the February 26, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, a Rhode Island motorist has lost his license for eight (8) months as a result of traffic violations. The man was involved in an accident which killed a pregnant woman. Her baby was delivered and the baby dead a few weeks later. The man was cited for three (3) traffic violations, failure to maintain control, ...
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26
Feb
2013
Pawtucket Child Molestation Arrest
As reported by Amanda Milkovits in the February 26, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, a Pawtucket man has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of first degree child molestation . A mother called police about her daughter. Police located the thirteen (13) year old girl in the apartment of a twenty-three (23) year old man. The man has been arrested and charged with ten (10) counts of ...
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25
Feb
2013
Confrontation Clause & Drunk Driving
Attorney Humphrey's article entitled " 6th Amendment's Confrontation Clause Evolution " was recently published in the March/April 2013 edition of the Rhode Island Bar Journal. The article analyzed the evolution of the Confrontation Clause and the role it plays in drunk driving cases. In DUI cases involving blood results, the Confrontation Clause can be used to suppress the blood test results. ...
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25
Feb
2013
Newport, Rhode Island Sex Crimes Lawyer
It is an honor to once again have the opportunity to lecture for the Administration of Justice Department at Salve Regina University in Newport , Rhode Island on the topic of sex crimes in Rhode Island. Initially, the lecture focused on the definitions and penalties of the following Rhode Island sex crimes: First Degree Sexual Assault Second Degree Sexual Assault Third Degree Sexual Assault First ...
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22
Feb
2013
Westerly Camp Counselor Arrested for Child Pornography
As reported by Thomas J. Morgan in the February 21, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, a Westerly man has been charged with possession of child pornography and transmitting (sending) child pornography. The man was employed as a YMCA camp counselor. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 11-9-1.3, it is a violation of this section for any person to: (1) Knowingly produce any child pornography; ...
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21
Feb
2013
Pawtucket Police Officer Charged
As reported by Amanda Milkovits in the February 21, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, a Pawtucket Police Officer has been charged with domestic assault and domestic disorderly conduct. He is accused of threatening his girlfriend with a gun. A no-contact order has been issued in connection with the case. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 11-5-3, simple assault is defined as except as ...
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20
Feb
2013
Glocester Drunk Driver Involved in Hit & Run
As reported by Maria Armental in the February 20, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, a Gloucester woman has been charge with drunk driving – serious injury resulting , leave the scene of an accident – serious injury resulting and possession of marijuana . She alleged hit two (2) people who were crossing the street. She fled the scene and was later arrested by the State Police. Pursuant to ...
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14
Feb
2013
Drunk Driver Drives Wrong Way on Rt. 295
As reported by Maria Armental in the February 14, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, a West Warwick woman was arrested for drunk driving after she was observed driving the wrong way on Rt. 295. The woman also struck a snow bank on the side of the road. She submitted to the chemical test and had readings of .17. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 31-27-2, drunk driving is defined as whoever ...
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14
Feb
2013
Attorney General Proposes New Expungement Bill
As reported by Katherine Gregg in the February 13, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, Attorney General Peter Kilmartin has proposed a new expungement law which is before the General Assembly. The proposed bill would allow for the expungement of multiple misdemeanor charges, if the person has not reoffended in the past ten (10) years. The new proposed bill would not allow for the expungement ...
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13
Feb
2013
Michigan Drunk Driving Laws: Lower Limit?
As reported by Andrew Keller in the February 13, 2013 edition of wnem.com, Michigan drunk driving laws may change. Currently, the legal limit for drunk driving is .08. This is the standard for Rhode Island and all other forty-eight (48) states. Previously the legal limit was .10 but the law changed in 2003. The change is due to expire in October of 2013. If Michigan does not act, the previous ...
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13
Feb
2013
Providence Police Looking for Bank Robbery
As reported by Amanda Milkovits in the February 12, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, the Providence Police Department is on the lookout for a man who is robbing banks . The man alleged robbed two (2) banks in less than 24 hours. The police have footage of the man but they are still investigating to determine the man's identity. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 11-39-1 defines first ...
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8
Feb
2013
Child Molestation Arrest in Woonsocket
As reported by Amanda Milkovits in the February 7, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, a Maine man has been arrested by the Woonsocket Police and charged with child molestation. The man has been charged with thirteen (13) counts of first degree child molestation, ten (10) counts of second degree child molestation and two (2) counts contributing to the delinquency of a minor. The alleged ...
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7
Feb
2013
Central Falls Clerk Arrested for Embezzlement
As reported by W. Zachary Malinowski in the February 6, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, a clerk working at the Central Falls Municipal Court has been arrested and charged with embezzlement . It is alleged that the woman embezzled over $13,000.00 from the Municipal Court. The missing funds were discovered during an audit. The State Police report that the investigation is ongoing. Pursuant ...
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7
Feb
2013
Warwick Police Chase Leads to Arrest
As reported by Tracy Breton in the February 3, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, Warwick police arrested a woman after a chase through the cities of Warwick and Providence. She has been charged with reckless driving, operating on a suspended license and she is suspected of drunk driving . The woman did submit to a blood test which will determine her blood alcohol level. She is currently on ...
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6
Feb
2013
Providence Teacher Arrested for Assault on Police
As reported by Maria Armental in the February 6, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, a Providence teacher has been arrested by the North Kingstown Police Department. The woman was in a bar when her friend was injured. When police responded to provide aid, the woman threatened and attacked police. She has been charged with two counts of simple assault , disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and ...
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6
Feb
2013
Drunk Driver Applies for Massachusetts License
As reported by Donita Naylor in the February 1, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, a Rhode Island resident who is currently charged with drunk driving and refusal to submit to a chemical test applied for a Massachusetts driver's license. Her Rhode Island license was suspended on a preliminary because of the refusal charge. She lied on her application for a Massachusetts license. She was found ...
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