Blog Posts in September, 2014

Portsmouth Man Indicted for Child Molestation

As reported by Donita Naylor in the September 17, 2014 edition of the Providence Journal, a Portsmouth man has been indicted on two (2) counts of first degree child molestation . He was indictment by the grand jury earlier this month. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 11-37-8.1, first degree child molestation is defined as a person is guilty of first degree child molestation sexual assault if ...

Forced Blood Extractions in DUI Cases

Attorney Humphrey's article entitled: " Drunk Driving and Warrantless Blood Tests " was recently published in the September/October 2014 edition of the Rhode Island Bar Journal. The article analyzes the ability of the State to compel a motorist to provide a blood sample in a drunk driving case under both the State and Federal Constitutions. The U.S. Supreme Court's most recent decision regarding ...

Richmond Man Pleads in DUI Death Case

As reported by Donita Naylor in the September 8, 2014 edition of the Providence Journal, a Richmond man entered a plea to a charge of drunk driving – death resulting . He was sentenced to fifteen (15) years at the ACI with eight (8) years to serve, seven (7) years suspended with probation. He will lose his license for five (5) years once he is released from prison. He will also be required to ...

Providence Man Found Guilty of Killing Dog and Assaulting Girlfriend

As reported by Alisha Pina in the September 11, 2014 edition of the Providence Journal, a Providence man has been found guilty of several domestic charges including assault, vandalism, failure to relinquish a telephone and malicious injury to animals. A jury found the man guilty of killing his girlfriend's dog. He then assaulted the girlfriend and broke her cell phone. He will be sentenced in the ...

Man Takes Back Guilty Plea in DUI - Death Case

As reported by Gregory Smith in the September 10, 2014 edition of the Providence Journal, a Fall River man previously entered a plea to charges of drunk driving – death resulting and driving to endanger – death resulting. The man was scheduled to be sentenced earlier this week. However, at his sentencing, he asked to withdraw his plea to the charges. The Judge did not decide whether to allow the ...

Former State Representative Sentenced

As reported by Katie Mulvaney in the September 4, 2014 edition of the Providence Journal, a former state representative has been sentenced. He was previously found guilty by a jury of unlawful appropriation of funds. He was found not guilty of embezzlement and obtaining money under false pretenses. He stole approximately $28,000.00 from a client. The Judge sentenced him to twenty (20) years at the ...