The 2017 DUI Practice Manual entitled “2017 DUI Laws & Hardship Licenses” is now available through the Rhode Island Bar Association. Attorney Robert H. Humphrey, the author of the 2017 DUI Practice Manual, presented a continuing legal education (CLE) on the topic of DUI cases on Tuesday, March 7, 2017, before a packed audience of Rhode Island criminal defense attorneys. The CLE focused on the ...
As reported by Tatiana Pina in the June 3, 2014 edition of the Providence Journal, a South Kingstown man has been arrested and charged with social host violations, i.e. providing alcohol to minors. The man, a parent, hosted an after prom party at his home where alcohol was served to teenagers. An eighteen (18) year old girl was transported to the hospital for treatment. Over twenty (20) minors ...
The drinking age in Rhode Island and throughout the United States is twenty-one (21) years old. Each year, teenagers and young adults in Rhode Island are charged with underage alcohol offenses. These offenses are all age specific, meaning that they are only crimes because of the age of the parties. The four (4) common underage alcohol offenses are as follows: 1. Possession of beverage by underage ...
As reported by Donita Naylor in the April 5, 2016 edition of the Providence Journal, a Providence grand jury has issued an indictment for a woman in connection with a first degree arson charge. The woman alleged set fire to a building in October of 2015. The building that was burned contained a bar and apartments. There are seven degrees of arson under Rhode Island law. The woman is charged with ...
As reported in the July 3, 2014 edition of the Providence Journal, a Woonsocket woman has been arrested and charged with first degree arson . The woman is accused of setting fire to her boyfriend's house. The woman received minor injuries while setting the fire. There are seven (7) degrees of arson under Rhode Island General Laws. First degree arson, R.I.G.L. 11-4-2, is defined as any person who ...
As reported in the November 25, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, a Pawtucket man has been sentenced in connection with a first degree arson charge. A jury found the man guilty in September of this year. The Judge sentenced him to twenty-five (25) years imprisonment with nine (9) years to serve at the ACI. The remainder of the sentence was suspended with probation . The man burned down his ...
As reported by Katie Mulvaney in the December 14, 2015 edition of the Providence Journal, a Connecticut man has been sentenced in connection with a felony assault case. The man assaulted a Brown student who played on the school’s basketball team. The player suffered permanent physical injuries as a result of the attack including mental impairment and seizures. The matter went to trial before Judge ...
.As reported by Jaqueline Tempera in the November 2, 2015 edition of the Providence Journal, a Providence man has been charged with felony assault, assaulting a police officer and resisting arrest. The man is a former restaurant owner who is accused of owning money to some of his former employees. The employees can to the man’s house to protest. He hit one of the workers in the stomach with a bat. ...
As reported by Patrick Anderson in the May 12, 2015 edition of the Providence Journal, a Cranston Municipal Court Judge has been arrested and charged with domestic assault and domestic disorderly conduct. The man is accused of assaulting his girlfriend over the weekend. He is currently on a leave of absence from Municipal Court. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 11-5-3 defines simple assault ...
As reported by Paul Grimaldi in the October 20, 2014 edition of the Providence Journal, a Portsmouth woman has been arrested and charged with driving to endanger – death resulting and reckless driving. She was arrested following a motor vehicle accident which killed a pedestrian. The incident is still be investigated. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 31-27-1, when the death of any person ...
As reported by Maria Armental in the March 19, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, a late winter storm caused motor vehicle accidents throughout the State of Rhode Island. The State Police reported twelve (12) accidents and fifteen (15) motor vehicles required police assistance after going off the road. If you or a family member have been injured in a car accident or truck accident and more ...
In September of 2012, U.S. District Court Judge Smith issued a written decision in the case of Petro v. West Warwick. The case involved a wrongful death suit filed by the man's family against the Town of West Warwick, the West Warwick Police and two individual police officers. The Judge found the officers' actions grossly negligent. The decision later led to a settlement between the parties. Two ...
As reported in the April 7, 2015 edition of the Providence Journal, a Bristol Police officer was arrested and charged with breaking and entering of a dwelling house and misdemeanor larceny. He alleged broke into a home in Warren and stole prescription medication. Following his arrest, he resigned from the Bristol Police Department. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 11-8-2, breaking and ...
As reported in the November 12, 2014 edition of the Providence Journal, a grand jury has indicted a Central Falls man on several felony charges. The man was been charged with assault with a dangerous weapon , breaking and entering and violation of a protective order. The man used a knife to assault the woman. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 11-5-2, every person who shall make an assault or ...
As reported by Mike McKinney in the August 19, 2014 edition of the Providence Journal, the North Providence Police Department arrested a man for murder, attempted murder and burglary. He is accused of killing a man and wounding a woman during a home invasion. The man and woman are mother and son. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 11-23-1, murder is defined as the unlawful killing of a human ...
As reported by Paul Grimaldi in the October 20, 2014 edition of the Providence Journal, a Portsmouth woman has been arrested and charged with driving to endanger – death resulting and reckless driving. She was arrested following a motor vehicle accident which killed a pedestrian. The incident is still be investigated. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 31-27-1, when the death of any person ...
Have you been injured in a Rhode Island car accident? If so, you may be wondering what to do next and who to turn to. It is important in the aftermath of a car accident, that you take the necessary steps to ensure that your rights are protected. Here at the Law Offices of Robert H. Humphrey , I deal with car accidents on a daily basis and I understand the trauma and devastation that they can bring ...
As reported in the January 25, 2016 edition of the Providence Journal, a Cumberland man has been indicted by the grand jury on charges of first and second degree child molestation. The man, who is 84 years old, is accused of committing these crimes in the mid-1980s. The man is scheduled to be arraigned in February. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 11-37-8.1, first degree child molestation is ...
As reported by Tracee Herbaugh in the April 30, 2015 edition of the Providence Journal, a wanted Rhode Island man has been found in Washington. In 2003, the man was charged with multiple counts of child molestation by the Middletown Police Department. While on bail, he fled Rhode Island and a warrant was issued for his arrest. He was captured earlier this week by the FBI and will likely be ...
As reported by Patrick Anderson in the March 12, 2015 edition of the Providence Journal, a Woonsocket man has been sentenced in connection with child molestation charges. The man was charged with three (3) counts of first degree child molestation and second degree child molestation. He was sentenced to sixty (60) years imprisonment, with twenty-seven (27) years to serve. The remaining years were ...
Attorney Robert H. Humphrey was prominently featured in a recent article in Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly regarding the use of an administrative subpoena to obtain an Internet subscriber’s information. As a Rhode Island criminal defense attorney at the forefront of the emerging field of cyber sex crimes, Attorney Humphrey was asked to analyze Superior Court Judge Rodgers’s holding in the case of ...
As reported by Donita Naylor in the July 23, 2014 edition of the Providence Journal, Rhode Island State Police arrested a Bristol man for possession of child pornography and transferring child pornography. The State Police's Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force conduct an undercover investigation which led to the man's arrest. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 11-9-1.3, it is a ...
As reported by Katie Mulvaney in the July 5, 2014 edition of the Providence Journal, the Rhode Island State Police are utilizing new techniques to investigate child pornography . The State Police now have a dog which is trained to detect hard drives, thumb drives and other electronic equipment. The dog is trained to locate hidden devices. These devices often contain images and videos of child ...
The 2017 DUI Practice Manual entitled “2017 DUI Laws & Hardship Licenses” is now available through the Rhode Island Bar Association. Attorney Robert H. Humphrey, the author of the 2017 DUI Practice Manual, presented a continuing legal education (CLE) on the topic of DUI cases on Tuesday, March 7, 2017, before a packed audience of Rhode Island criminal defense attorneys. The CLE focused on the ...
Founding Attorney Robert H. Humphrey has been chosen for inclusion in the 2016-2017 edition of Super Lawyers® for his unparalleled advocacy in the field of DUI Defense! It is estimated that no more than 5% of practicing attorneys ever receive a recognition from Super Lawyers during their careers. Super Lawyers , a Thompson Reuters business, specializes in identifying and recognizing legal ...
Rhode Island bail commissioners serve a vital role in our criminal justice system because they have the responsibility to act as a neutral magistrate at the initiation of criminal proceedings. Bail commissioners are called upon to conduct special arraignments of criminal defendants at police stations throughout Rhode Island. By doing so, they protect the rights of individuals accused of crimes and ...
Attorney Robert H. Humphrey was prominently featured in a recent article in Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly regarding the use of an administrative subpoena to obtain an Internet subscriber’s information. As a Rhode Island criminal defense attorney at the forefront of the emerging field of cyber sex crimes, Attorney Humphrey was asked to analyze Superior Court Judge Rodgers’s holding in the case of ...
As reported by Amanda Milkovits in the October 9, 2015 edition of the Providence Journal, a Providence police officer has been arrested for the third time. The officer was arrested by the Johnston Police Department and charged with cyber harassment and disorderly conduct. The man is accused of sending threatening message to medical personnel. The man is also facing charges for threatening his ...
As reported by Amanda Milkovits in the March 24, 2015 edition of the Providence Journal, a Massachusetts man has been charged with sex trafficking of a minor and possession of drugs. The victim was a teenage girl from Massachusetts. The man found the teenager online and the two became friends. She later run away and met the man. He then advertised her for sex using a website called Backpage.com. ...
As reported by Amanda Milkovits in the October 9, 2015 edition of the Providence Journal, a Providence police officer has been arrested for the third time. The officer was arrested by the Johnston Police Department and charged with cyber harassment and disorderly conduct. The man is accused of sending threatening message to medical personnel. The man is also facing charges for threatening his ...
As reported by Patrick Anderson in the March 30, 2015 edition of the Providence Journal, a Pawtucket woman has been arrested and charged with felony assault, domestic vandalism and disorderly conduct . The woman allegedly vandalized her ex-boyfriend’s car and then allegedly stabbed her ex-boyfriend’s new girlfriend. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 11-5-2, felony assault is defined as every ...
As reported by W. Zachary Malinowski in the February 2, 2015 edition of the Providence Journal, eight (8) University of Rhode Island students were arrested following the Super Bowl on Sunday night. The students were part of a larger group of approximately 800 students celebrating the Patriots win. The students were arrested by URI Campus Police and the South Kingstown Police Department. The ...
As reported by Patrick Anderson in the May 12, 2015 edition of the Providence Journal, a Cranston Municipal Court Judge has been arrested and charged with domestic assault and domestic disorderly conduct. The man is accused of assaulting his girlfriend over the weekend. He is currently on a leave of absence from Municipal Court. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 11-5-3 defines simple assault ...
As reported by Amanda Milkovits in the May 10, 2015 edition of the Providence Journal, an East Providence woman was killed on Mother’s Day. The woman was stabbed to death by an ex-boyfriend. This was the first homicide of the year in East Providence. According to police, there was a history of domestic violence incidents between the parties and the woman recently obtained a restraining order. The ...
As reported by Patrick Anderson in the March 30, 2015 edition of the Providence Journal, a Pawtucket woman has been arrested and charged with felony assault, domestic vandalism and disorderly conduct . The woman allegedly vandalized her ex-boyfriend’s car and then allegedly stabbed her ex-boyfriend’s new girlfriend. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 11-5-2, felony assault is defined as every ...
As reported by Linda Borg in the August 4, 2015 edition of the Providence Journal, a Cranston Middle School Principal was arrested at TF Green airport and charged with possession of a controlled substance. Airport security found drugs in the man’s luggage. It is unclear the type of drugs or the quantity of drugs recovered. The principal is currently on administrative leave from the school ...
As reported by Alan Rosenberg in the November 11, 2014 edition of the Providence Journal, a South Kingstown teenager was arrested and charged with possession of drugs with intent to deliver. Police found cocaine, marijuana and Lorazepam, over $7,000.00 in cash, a digital scale and other drug paraphernalia. He is being held at the Training School as a probation violator on an earlier charge. ...
As reported by Donita Naylor in the July 29, 2014 edition of the Providence Journal, the Rhode Island State Police have arrested fifteen (15) people for drug related offenses. They were charged with various offenses including delivery of a controlled substance, possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance , solicitation and conspiracy to violate the controlled substances act. Police ...
Summer is fast approaching and everyone is anticipating a wonderful Memorial Day weekend. However, as those burgers grill and those beers flow, please remember that the Rhode Island State Police, in connection with local law enforcement, will be out in force to crack down on drunk driving. Despite its small size, Rhode Island is one of the leading states in the United States for drunk driving ...
In March, Attorney Humphrey lectured for the Rhode Island Bar Association at both the Bar Association’s main office in Cranston and in Wakefield regarding hardship licenses and ignition interlock devices. The passage of the new drunk driving, refusal and hardship license statutes, which took effect as of January 1, 2015, is one of the most significant changes in Rhode Island’s DUI laws in the past ...
As reported by Jacqueline Tempera in the February 2, 2016 edition of the Providence Journal, Warwick police arrested a man and charged him with drunk driving. The man was in the Warwick Police Station parking lot in the police only section. An officer noticed the car and approached the man. He was later arrested and he submitted to the chemical test. He had readings over .15 and was charged with ...
As reported by Patrick Anderson in the June 3, 2015 edition of the Providence Journal, a Massachusetts man has been formally charged with two (2) counts of drunk driving resulting in death, two (2) counts of driving to endanger resulting in death and possession of cocaine . The man is accused of driving the wrong way on Rt. 6 causing an accident in which a couple was killed. The man formally ...
As reported by Patrick Anderson in the April 7, 2015 edition of the Providence Journal, a Massachusetts man has been released on bail after he was arrested and charged with two (2) counts of drunk driving resulting in death and two (2) counts driving to endanger resulting in death. The man alleged killed two people while driving the wrong way on the highway and causing a crash. Pursuant to Rhode ...
As reported by Gregory Smith in the December 9, 2014 edition of the Providence Journal, a Massachusetts man has been sentenced in a drunk driving resulting in death case. The victim was the man's fiancée. The man was driving a motor vehicle in a high speed chase with police when he crashed the car, which killed his fiancée. The man also suffered permanent injuries and had both of his legs ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
As reported by Courtney Caligiuri in the June 5, 2013 edition of WPRI news, a woman was arrested in Smithfield following an accident involving a Rhode Island State Trooper. The woman hit a police cruiser, injuring the officer inside. The trooper was transported to Rhode Island Hospital and underwent surgery. The woman has been charged with drunk driving – serious injury resulting , driving to ...
As reported by Alisha A. Pina in the March 2, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, a Warwick woman was arrested for drunk driving following a serious accident. The woman crossed into the other lane of travel and hit another car. All three (3) of the car's occupants went to the hospital. Two adults are in serious children, while an eleven (11) year old girl is in critical condition. The woman ...
The release of the Rhode Island Bar Association’s Drunk Driving: Detection, Prosecution & Defense book is scheduled for Friday, March 15, 2019. The authors of the DUI Book, Robert H. Humphrey, Esq., and Kimberly A. Petta, Esq., of the Law Offices of Robert H. Humphrey, prepared this DUI Book for attorneys who routinely defend and prosecute DUI and refusal cases in the various Rhode Island State ...
The 2017 DUI Practice Manual entitled “2017 DUI Laws & Hardship Licenses” is now available through the Rhode Island Bar Association. Attorney Robert H. Humphrey, the author of the 2017 DUI Practice Manual, presented a continuing legal education (CLE) on the topic of DUI cases on Tuesday, March 7, 2017, before a packed audience of Rhode Island criminal defense attorneys. The CLE focused on the ...
Summer is fast approaching and everyone is anticipating a wonderful Memorial Day weekend. However, as those burgers grill and those beers flow, please remember that the Rhode Island State Police, in connection with local law enforcement, will be out in force to crack down on drunk driving. Despite its small size, Rhode Island is one of the leading states in the United States for drunk driving ...
The 2017 DUI Practice Manual entitled “2017 DUI Laws & Hardship Licenses” is now available through the Rhode Island Bar Association. Attorney Robert H. Humphrey, the author of the 2017 DUI Practice Manual, presented a continuing legal education (CLE) on the topic of DUI cases on Tuesday, March 7, 2017, before a packed audience of Rhode Island criminal defense attorneys. The CLE focused on the ...
As reported by Katherine Gregg in the January 19, 2016 edition of the Providence Journal, the General Assembly is taking steps to improve Rhode Island’s expungement laws for deferred sentences. Deferred sentences are five (5) years in length and are typically imposed in non-violent felony cases such as embezzlement, larceny and drug possession. After the sentence is complete, the person would be ...
As reported by Mark Reynolds in the October 19, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, more people are requesting criminal background checks in Rhode Island than ever before. Recent changes in the law have expanded the number of people who are required to have a background check, such a school volunteers. The Department of Attorney General, specifically the Bureau of Criminal Identification, is ...
As of July 2, 2016, the Rhode Island Identity Theft Protection Act of 2015 (the “Act”) is in effect. The Act is of great significance to Rhode Island law firms because it requires any “municipal agency, state agency, or person. . . that stores, collects, processes, maintains, acquires, uses, owns or licenses personal information about a Rhode Island resident [to] implement and maintain a ...
As reported by W. Zachary Malinowski in the February 2, 2015 edition of the Providence Journal, eight (8) University of Rhode Island students were arrested following the Super Bowl on Sunday night. The students were part of a larger group of approximately 800 students celebrating the Patriots win. The students were arrested by URI Campus Police and the South Kingstown Police Department. The ...
As reported by Donita Naylor in the August 1, 2014 edition of the Providence Journal, a grand jury indicted nine (9) people for gambling related charges. Seven (7) of them are charged with gambling, bookmaking and conspiracy and two (2) are charged with gambling and conspiracy. Another man has already pled to the charges and has been sentenced. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 11-51-1, ...
The release of the Rhode Island Bar Association’s Drunk Driving: Detection, Prosecution & Defense book is scheduled for Friday, March 15, 2019. The authors of the DUI Book, Robert H. Humphrey, Esq., and Kimberly A. Petta, Esq., of the Law Offices of Robert H. Humphrey, prepared this DUI Book for attorneys who routinely defend and prosecute DUI and refusal cases in the various Rhode Island State ...
Robert H. Humphrey, Esq., has been sworn-in as the Municipal Court Judge for the Town of Tiverton. Judge Humphrey’s stated goals are to make the Municipal Court a valuable asset for the citizens of the Town and to ensure the fair administration of justice. Judge Humphrey has had a distinguished legal career spanning over twenty-five (25) years, including prior service as Tiverton’s Municipal Court ...
Our firm, the Law Offices of Robert H. Humphrey is thrilled to announce our very own Attorney Robert H. Humphrey has been chosen for inclusion in the 2017-2018 edition of Super Lawyers® for his dedication to excellence and success. According to the Super Lawyers® organization, only 5% of practicing attorneys ever make it to the Super Lawyers® list in the span of their career. The Super Lawyers® ...
As reported by Carol Kozma in the May 3, 2016 edition of the Providence Journal, a Cumberland woman has been arrested and charged in connection with a hit and run. Earlier this week, a Cumberland man was hit while walking on a road. The man was seriously injured and is currently at Rhode Island Hospital. The woman turned herself in and has been arraigned. She was formally charged with leaving the ...
As reported in the March 2, 2016 edition of the Providence Journal, a woman was injured in Warwick as the result of a road rage incident between two cars. The injured woman was one of the drivers. When she got out of her vehicle, the other driver hit her, hit another car and then fled the scene. The other driver was later arrested and charged with hit and run resulting in injury, assault with a ...
As reported by Alisha A. Pina in the December 22, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, the Lincoln Police Department is searching for a hit and run driver involved in an accident over the weekend. The accident occurred on Saturday night when a driver hit a pedestrian. The pedestrian was transported to the hospital with injuries. The driver fled the scene and police are trying to find them. ...
As reported by Linda Borg in the April 14, 2015 edition of the Providence Journal, two (2) Barrington tweens have been arrested and charged with serious felony offenses. The girls have been charged with felony assault, simple assault, conspiracy and kidnapping. Their alleged victim was a fifteen (15) year old girl. They are accused of beating the girl, forcing her to remove her clothes and ...
As reported by Katie Mulvaney in the October 1, 2014 edition of the Providence Journal, a Coventry man and a West Warwick man have been arrested following the kidnapping of a fourteen (14) year old girl. The Coventry man has been charged with kidnapping of a minor, first degree sexual assault and second degree sexual assault. The West Warwick man has been charged with third degree sexual assault. ...
As reported by Donita Naylor in the August 22, 2015 edition of the Providence Journal, former North Providence Police Chief Whiting has been released from prison. He was originally sentenced to serve six (6) months on a felony larceny and criminal solicitation charges. He was released from the ACI after serving nearly two (2) months, 58 days at the ACI. He was originally sentenced to four and half ...
As reported in the July 27, 2015 edition of the Providence Journal, the Cranston Police Department have arrested two (2) men in connection with a charity scam. The men are accused of soliciting donations for a cancer charity at a local church festival. Unfortunately, the men were not authorized to collect such donations. One man was arrested at the church festival. The second man recently turned ...
As reported by Katie Mulvaney in the May 27, 2015 edition of the Providence Journal, the former North Providence Police Chief’s felony conviction was upheld by the Rhode Island Supreme Court. In 2012, the Chief was convicted of felony larceny in Superior Court. He was sentenced to five (5) years imprisonment with six (6) months to serve. His sentence was stayed pending his appeal to the Supreme ...
As reported by Amanda Milkovits in the September 16, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, a Providence teaching assistant has been arrested for unlawful delivery of marijuana in a school zone. The teacher gave the marijuana as a gift to the school's principal. The marijuana was turned over to the police and the man has been suspended. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws, the Uniform ...
As reported by Richard C. Dujardin in the September 4, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, an East Providence woman was arrested for marijuana following a fire at her home. The East Providence Fire Department responded to a fire at an apartment building. While extinguishing the fire, the firemen discovered four (4) lbs of marijuana and lights used to grow the marijuana. It is unclear what the ...
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 ...
As reported by Amanda Milkovits in the May 10, 2015 edition of the Providence Journal, an East Providence woman was killed on Mother’s Day. The woman was stabbed to death by an ex-boyfriend. This was the first homicide of the year in East Providence. According to police, there was a history of domestic violence incidents between the parties and the woman recently obtained a restraining order. The ...
As reported by Mike McKinney in the August 19, 2014 edition of the Providence Journal, the North Providence Police Department arrested a man for murder, attempted murder and burglary. He is accused of killing a man and wounding a woman during a home invasion. The man and woman are mother and son. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 11-23-1, murder is defined as the unlawful killing of a human ...
As reported by John Hill in the March 22, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, a Providence man has been sentenced in connection with a Pawtucket murder . The man is currently serving a life sentence in connection with the murder of his girlfriend . He was sentenced to two additional life sentences for the murder of a man driving a car and the attempted murder of his passenger. Pursuant to ...
As reported by Mike McKinney in the January 20, 2014 edition of the Providence Journal, an Easton, Massachusetts man has been arrested by the Rehoboth Police Department and charged with OUI (operating under the influence of alcohol/drugs). This marks the eighth (8th) time the man has been arrested for OUI. He was also charged with operating without a license and operating a motor vehicle with an ...
Have you been injured in a Rhode Island car accident? If so, you may be wondering what to do next and who to turn to. It is important in the aftermath of a car accident, that you take the necessary steps to ensure that your rights are protected. Here at the Law Offices of Robert H. Humphrey , I deal with car accidents on a daily basis and I understand the trauma and devastation that they can bring ...
Have you been injured in a Rhode Island car accident? If so, you may be wondering what to do next and who to turn to. It is important in the aftermath of a car accident, that you take the necessary steps to ensure that your rights are protected. Here at the Law Offices of Robert H. Humphrey , I deal with car accidents on a daily basis and I understand the trauma and devastation that they can bring ...
As reported in the October 7, 2010 edition of the Sakonnet Times, the Town of Portsmouth issued one of its first texting citations. According to Portsmouth Police, a motorist struck both a sign and a utility pole while driving. Initially the driver stated he was making a telephone call when the accident occurred. However, the driver later charged his story and admitted that he had been texting ...
As reported by Bryan Rourke in the October 4, 2010 edition of the Providence Journal, a car accident on Main Road in Tiverton killed one (1) person. The woman who was killed was a passenger in the vehicle. It is believed that the other driver crossed the center line and hit the car she was riding in head-on. Both of the drivers and all passengers involved in the accident were taken to the ...
As reported by Donita Naylor in the March 14, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, a Johnston man has been arrested following a police chase which ended in a car crash. Police tried to serve the man on an outstanding warrant for a case involving charges of assault , disorderly conduct and second degree child abuse. The man crashed his car as he tried to flee from police. He is now facing ...
As reported by Amanda Milkovits in the October 12, 2012 edition of the Providence Journal, a Providence man was been arrested and charged with indecent exposure/disorderly conduct. The man is accused of exposing himself to a counselor. The man was previously convicted of both first and second degree sexual assault . He has also been charged as a probation violator for failing to register as a sex ...
As reported by Bryan Rourke in the September 22, 2011 Providence Journal, two (2) West Warwick men were arrested because of an incident near the bike path. The two (2) men are accused of stabbing another man. One man is charged with felony assault with a dangerous weapon and he is a probation violator . The other man is charged with simple assault and disorderly conduct . Pursuant to Rhode Island ...
As reported in the March 5, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, the Johnston Police Department h arrested two (2) people for indecent exposure-disorderly conduct . The arrests were made at an adult video store after police went undercover to investigate. The store has had prior incidents including arrests for loitering. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 11-45-2, indecent exposure – ...
As reported by Amanda Milkovits in the November 15, 2010 edition of the Providence Journal, two (2) men were arrested by the Providence Police Department and charged with human trafficking and enslavement. The men, both from New York, are accused of forcing teenage girls to work as prostitutes in Rhode Island. The men had the women working out of apartments in downtown Providence. The victims were ...
As an adjunct professor at Salve Regina University, located in Newport, Rhode Island, I am honored to teach the students regarding Rhode Island sex crimes. The recently conducted Sex Crimes class at Salve Regina University addressed a broad range of Rhode Island sex crimes including the following: First degree sexual assault Second degree sexual assault Third degree sexual assault First degree ...
In March, Attorney Humphrey lectured for the Rhode Island Bar Association at both the Bar Association’s main office in Cranston and in Wakefield regarding hardship licenses and ignition interlock devices. The passage of the new drunk driving, refusal and hardship license statutes, which took effect as of January 1, 2015, is one of the most significant changes in Rhode Island’s DUI laws in the past ...
Attorney Robert H. Humphrey will address the prosecutors and defense attorneys for the State of Rhode Island during two (2) separate lectures in March regarding the availability of hardship licenses in certain DUI and Refusal cases. As analyzed in his 2015 R.I. Bar Journal article, “ Rhode Island DUI Conditional Hardship Licenses ” the availability of hardship licenses since January 1, 2015, is ...
On Thursday, June 18, 2015, Tiverton based criminal defense lawyer, Robert H. Humphrey, Esq ., once again lectured the attorneys of the State of Rhode Island on “Refusal Cases & Hardship Licenses” before the Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal (“RITT”). As part of the Rhode Island Bar Association’s Annual Meeting, held at the Convention Center in Providence, RI, over one hundred (100) attorneys were in ...
As reported by Gregory Smith in the February 23, 2016 edition of the Providence Journal, a woman who was out on bail for bank robbery is charged with committing another bank robbery. The woman is accused of committing a second bank robbery in Coventry. She was on bail for alleging committing a bank robbery in Cranston. She is currently being held at the ACI as a bail violator. She has been charged ...
As reported by Gregory Smith in the February 10, 2016 edition of the Providence Journal, a stripper has been charged with second degree robbery following a robbery at a Cranston bank. The woman was arrested in Massachusetts and has been turned over to Rhode Island Police. She was found with nearly $500.00 in cash, which was seized by police. She works at Club Desire in Providence. Pursuant to ...
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 ...
In October of 2011, our client was arrested by the Providence Police Department and charged with two (2) charges, felony driving a motor vehicle without the owner's consent and misdemeanor of leaving the scene of an accident – property damage resulting . Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 31-26-2, leaving the scene of an accident – resulting in property damage is defined as, the driver of any ...
As reported by Thomas Morgan in the January 11, 2011 edition of the Providence Journal, an East Providence man has been arrested and charged with felony larceny . The man is accused of stealing jewelry owned by a friend's mother, while visiting their house. He alleged stole a gold watch and pairs of gold earrings. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 11-41-1, larceny is defined as: Every person ...
In December of 2010, our Client was charged by the Narragansett Police with (1) one count of felony breaking and entering and (2) two counts of misdemeanor larceny under $500.00. Through a series of plea negotiations and legal issues raised, Attorney Humphrey was able to have the felony charge dismissed and recharged as misdemeanor willful trespass. The benefit to our Client was that he avoided a ...
As reported by Amanda Milkovits in the May 3, 2016 edition of the Providence Journal, a Providence man has been arrested and charged with first degree sexual assault. The man is accused of raping a Coventry woman at India Point Park over the weekend. The man is currently being held at the ACI without bail. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 11-37-2, first degree sexual assault is defined as a ...
As reported by Lynn Arditi in the October 21, 2015 edition of the Providence Journal, three (3) students have been granted bail in connection with sexual assault cases . The students, who all attend Johnson & Wales University are accused of sexually assaulting a fellow JWU student. The men have all been charged with first degree sexual assault. A fourth student has been charged with second degree ...
As reported by Amanda Milkovits in the May 5, 2015 and May 7, 2015 editions of the Providence Journal, Providence Police are making a concerted effort to stop prostitution. During a sting operation, thirteen (13) men were arrested and charged with procuring sex for a fee. The men were able to locate prostitutes using the website Backpage.com. Police posing as prostitutes arranged meetings with the ...
As reported by Patrick Anderson in the July 28, 2015 edition of the Providence Journal, two parents have entered pleas in connection with a Jamestown social host case. In June, Jamestown police were called to a house party. While there, they found underage drinking. The couple who owned the house and were parents of one of the teenagers, were charged under Rhode Island’s Social Host laws for ...
The drinking age in Rhode Island and throughout the United States is twenty-one (21) years old. Each year, teenagers and young adults in Rhode Island are charged with underage alcohol offenses. These offenses are all age specific, meaning that they are only crimes because of the age of the parties. The four (4) common underage alcohol offenses are as follows: 1. Possession of beverage by underage ...
As reported by John Hill in the August 22, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, thirteen (13) teenagers from Barrington have been arrested for trespassing. The teenagers are accused of trespassing at a home, when the residents were on vacation, to have an underage drinking party. There was alcohol missing from the home and the home was left in disarray. The teenagers range in age from fourteen ...
As reported by Tatiana Pina in the June 3, 2014 edition of the Providence Journal, a South Kingstown man has been arrested and charged with social host violations, i.e. providing alcohol to minors. The man, a parent, hosted an after prom party at his home where alcohol was served to teenagers. An eighteen (18) year old girl was transported to the hospital for treatment. Over twenty (20) minors ...
As reported in the July 2, 2013 edition of channel 10 news, a Richmond woman was sentenced in Superior Court on a charge of furnishing/providing alcohol to minors . The woman was previously found guilty of the charge in District Court in January of 2013. She was initially sentenced to six (6) months imprisonment, which was suspended and six (6) months probation. She was ordered to pay fines and ...
As reported by Maria Armental in the August 17, 2012 edition of the Providence Journal, the Governor's son has been charged in connection with an underage drinking party that took place over Memorial Day weekend. He has been charged with violating Rhode Island State Social Host laws. It is unclear the specific charges he is facing. He likely will be charged with furnishing or providing alcohol to ...
As reported by Donita Naylor in the August 22, 2015 edition of the Providence Journal, former North Providence Police Chief Whiting has been released from prison. He was originally sentenced to serve six (6) months on a felony larceny and criminal solicitation charges. He was released from the ACI after serving nearly two (2) months, 58 days at the ACI. He was originally sentenced to four and half ...
As reported in the July 27, 2015 edition of the Providence Journal, the Cranston Police Department have arrested two (2) men in connection with a charity scam. The men are accused of soliciting donations for a cancer charity at a local church festival. Unfortunately, the men were not authorized to collect such donations. One man was arrested at the church festival. The second man recently turned ...
As reported by Amanda Milkovits in the July 7, 2015 edition of the Providence Journal, Judge Procaccini previously sentenced former North Providence Police Chief Whiting to six (6) months imprisonment for felony larceny and criminal solicitation. The Judge recently heard arguments to reduce the sentence due to the Chief’s martial and medical problems at the time of the incident. The Judge upheld ...
As reported in the July 18, 2014 edition of the Providence Journal, a Massachusetts man was found guilty of trespass and disorderly conduct and sentenced by a Judge this week. The man was arrested earlier this year for trespassing at Taylor Swift's home in Westerly, RI. When police arrived, the man acted in a disorderly manner, swearing at the officers. The Judge sentenced the man to one (1) year ...
As reported by Bruce Landis in the June 23, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, a Portsmouth man has been arrested and charged with trespass. The man alleged climbed up a tower on the Mt. Hope Bridge. The man filmed the event and put the video online. Through a review of social media, the police determined the man's identity and recently arrested him. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws ...
As reported by Donita Naylor in the October 31, 2014 edition of the Providence Journal, a Mississippi man was arrested near Johnston High School and charged with possession of a firearm on school guns, possession of a firearm without a license and disorderly conduct . The man is currently being evaluated for a mental competency hearing next week. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 11-47-60 ...
As reported by Lynn Arditi in the July 7, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, the North Smithfield Police arrested a Massachusetts man near the woods. The man had a rifle in his possession at the time of his arrest. The man was charged with illegal possession of a firearm, carrying a weapon while under the influence of alcohol , firing in a compact area and disorderly conduct . Pursuant to ...
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 ...
