Blog Posts in January, 2013

East Greenwich DUI Death Sentence

As reported by Donita Naylor in the January 29, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, an East Greenwich man has been sentenced in connection with two (2) drunk driving – death resulting charges. The man was sentenced to ten (10) years imprisonment, with three (3) years to serve at the ACI and three (3) years of Home Confinement following his release. Upon release from prison, he will lose his ...

Newport Malicious Mischief Charge Dismissed

In November of 2012, our client was charged by the Newport Police Department with malicious mischief (vandalism). Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 11-44-1, malicious mischief is defined as every person who shall willfully and maliciously or mischievously injure or destroy or write upon, paint, or otherwise deface the property of another, or obstruct the use of the property of another, or ...

Providence Wrong Way Drunk Driver

As reported by Maria Armental in the January 25, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, a Providence man was arrested and charged with drunk driving . The man was observed by police driving the wrong way on Rte. 95. He was later stopped by the State Police. The man submitted to the chemical test and had readings over .15. He was also charged with reckless driving. Pursuant to R.I.G.L. 31-27-2, ...

License Suspended for 2nd DUI

As reported in the January 25, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, a local attorney has been charged by the East Providence Police with first offense drunk driving and second offense Refusal charge . She was previously charged by the Barrington Police with drunk driving and refusal to submit to a chemical test last year. The DUI charge was dismissed but she was convicted of the Refusal charge. ...

New Child Molestation Charges in Bristol

As reported in the January 22, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, a man faces new child molestation charges. The man was previously charged with four (4) counts of child molestation. He has now been charged with another count of second degree child molestation after another victim was found. According to police, additional charges are expected as they are continuing to investigate. The man ...

Parole Denied in DUI - Death Case

As reported in the January 16, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, a man has been denied parole in a drunk driving – death resulting case. In 2009, the man was charged with drunk driving – death resulting and sentenced to fifteen (15) years imprisonment, with seven (7) years to serve. He also received a five (5) year loss of license, fines and alcohol treatment. The Parole Board denied the ...

Providence Police Use Facebook to Find Criminal

As reported by Amanda Milkovits in the January 15, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, Providence Police viewed a man's Facebook page which included pictures of him with drugs, money and drugs. Also posted on the page was an invitation to buy drugs. An undercover police officer arranged to buy drugs from the man and they also discussed buying a gun. The man's house was raided and police seized ...

RI Attorney Arrested for DUI & Refusal Again

As reported by Maria Armental in the January 15, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, a Rhode Island attorney has been arrested for drunk driving and refusal to submit to a chemical test again. This same attorney was previously arrested for drunk driving and refusal to submit to a chemical test last year. The DUI charge was dismissed but she was convicted of Refusal and received a $200.00 fine, ...

Richmond Social Host Violation Decision

As reported by Tracy Breton in the January 14, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, a decision has been issued by the District Court in a Richmond Social Host violation case. A former school committee member had been charged with violating social host laws by allowing underage teenagers to consume alcohol on her property. Following the party, a group of teenagers drove and were involved in an ...

Cyber Crimes & Teenagers

As reported by Tia Ghose in LiveScience, almost one-third (1/3) of teenage girls are meeting people in person after meeting them online. A study published in Pediatrics examined the teenage girls' online behavior. The study specifically observed at risk teenagers and found that at risk teenagers who suffered from some form of abuse where more likely to engage in risky online behavior as opposed to ...

Rhode Island State Police Arrest Man for Third DUI

As reported by Alisha A. Pina in the January 13, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, a Massachusetts man has been arrested for drunk driving in Richmond. The man was previously arrested in 2005 and 2008 and convicted for drunk driving. The man did submit to the chemical test and had readings of .356. He is currently being handled at the ACI. Pursuant to R.I.G.L. 31-27-2, drunk driving is ...

Providence Doubles DUI Arrests

As reported in the January 8, 2013 edition of channel 10 news, the Providence Police Department has nearly doubled its number of drunk driving arrests for 2012. In 2012, the police made 330 DUI arrests compared to 170 DUI arrest in 2011. According to its Chief, in past years, the Providence Police have focused more on serious violent offenses. However, the Providence Police have since expanded ...

Burrillville Child Molester Violates Bail

As reported in the January 9, 2013 edition of channel 10 news, a man accused of child molestation and currently awaiting trial, removed his electronic monitoring bracelet. The Burrillville Police arrested the man for first degree child molestation . As a condition of his bail, he was placed on Home Confinement and required to wear an electronic monitoring bracelet. The Rhode Island State Police ...

Johnston Felony Breaking & Entering Charges

As reported by Richard C. Dujardin in the January 4, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, a Johnston man has been arrested and charged with breaking and entering and larceny. The man is accused of stealing copper from his employer. The copper was valued at over $1,800.00. The man is currently being held as a probation violator for a previous drug charge . Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws ...

Local Teacher Faces Drunk Driving and Hit & Run Charges

As reported by Donita Naylor in the January 3, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, a teacher has been arrested by the Charlestown Police Department and charged with driving to endanger – serious injury resulting and leaving the scene of an accident – serious injury resulting. She alleged hit a teenager. Later that same night, the Rhode Island State Police arrested the woman and she is also ...

State Police Make 7 Drunk Driving Arrests

As reported by Maria Armental in the January 2, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, the Rhode Island State Police made seven (7) drunk driving arrests on New Year's Eve. Three (3) motorists were also charged with refusal to submit to a chemical test . Three (3) others did submit to the test and had readings ranging from .138 to .195. The legal limit is .08. One (1) motorist was involved in an ...

Woonsocket Child Molestation Arrest

As reported by Tatiana Pina in the January 2, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, a Woonsocket man has been arrested and charged with second degree child molestation and exploiting a minor for immoral purposes. He is accused of molesting a nine (9) year old girl. The girl's family found photographs of the girl in the man's possession and they contacted police. Pursuant to Rhode Island General ...

West Warwick Man Arrested for Third DUI

As reported by Amanda Milkovits in the December 31, 2012, a West Warwick man has been arrested three (3) times for drunk driving in 2012. He was initially arrested and convicted of drunk driving – first offense in May of 2012. Then, in December of 2012, he was arrested twice for drunk driving. The man is currently being held as a bail violator . Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 31-27-2, drunk ...