Blog Posts in January, 2015

DUI Hardship Licenses in Rhode Island

One of the most significant changes in Rhode Island's DUI and Refusal laws occurred on January 1, 2015, when Rhode Island allowed for individuals convicted of drunk driving ("DUI") or Refusal to submit to chemical test ("Refusal") to have a conditional hardship license ("CHL") during the period of license suspension. However, the CHL comes at a price and will only be granted in connection with the ...

Man Indicted for Child Molestation

As reported by Patrick Anderson in the January 21, 2015, a Coventry man has been indicted by a grand jury on first degree child molestation charges. He is scheduled to be arraigned in February. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 11-37-8.1, first degree child molestation includes a person is guilty of first degree child molestation sexual assault if he or she engages in sexual penetration with a ...

Former North Smithfield Cop Arrested

As reported by Richard Salit in the January 22, 2015 edition of the Providence Journal, a former North Smithfield police officer has been arrested and charged with obtaining money under false pretenses. The man is accused of receiving tuition assistance for his children at URI because he claimed he was disabled. However, the man was working as an attorney at the time. The man previously worked for ...

Man Held in Armed Robbery

As reported by Donita Naylor in the January 8, 2015 edition of the Providence Journal, a Pawtucket man was arrested for robbing a liquor store in Central Falls. The man allegedly threatened a store employee with a knife and left with cash. He was later arrested and charged with first degree robbery . He is currently being held without bail. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 11-39-1 defines ...