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15
Mar
2017
2017 DUI Practice Manual
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 ...
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4
Jun
2014
South Kingstown Parent Arrested After Party
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 ...
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Robert Humphrey
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30
Aug
2013
Rhode Island Underage Alcohol Offenses
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 ...
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Robert Humphrey
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23
Aug
2013
Barrington Teenagers Arrested for Underage Drinking Party
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 ...
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7
Aug
2013
Barrington Social Host Violation
As reported by Maria Armental in the August 6, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, a Barrington man has been arrested and charged with providing alcohol to minors . The man is alleged to have allowed his son and other underage teenagers to have a party at his home where he provided alcohol. The police confiscated bottles of vodka, champagne and beer. Police responded to the home due to a noise ...
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Robert Humphrey
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14
Jun
2013
Narragansett Alcohol Offense Dismissed
In April of 2013, our client was arrested by the Narragansett Police Department and charged with misrepresentation of age (use of a fake ID). Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 3-8-6, use of a fake ID is defined as, it is unlawful for: (1) A person who has not reached his or her twenty-first (21st) birthday to enter any premises licensed for the retail sale of alcoholic beverages for the ...
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Robert Humphrey
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25
Apr
2013
Narragansett Alcohol Offenses Dismissed
In February of 2013, two clients were arrested by the Narragansett Police Department charged with misrepresentation of age (use of a fake ID) and transportation of alcohol respectively. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 3-8-6, use of a fake ID is defined as, it is unlawful for: (1) A person who has not reached his or her twenty-first (21st) birthday to enter any premises licensed for the ...
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Robert Humphrey
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23
Apr
2013
Newport Alcohol Offense Dismissed & Expunged
In March of 2013, our Client was arrested by the Newport Police Department and charged with open container in public . Our client was allegedly drinking beer on a public sideway in Newport. Pursuant to Newport Municipal Code 9.04.020. - Alcoholic beverages—Consumption or possession in public places. No person shall consume, possess or drink alcoholic beverages, or transport alcoholic beverages in ...
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17
Apr
2013
Bristol Underage Alcohol Offenses Dismissed
In March of 2013, our clients were arrested by the Bristol Police Department and both were charged with transportation of alcohol by a minor . Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 3-8-9, transportation of alcohol by a minor is defined as any person who has not reached his or her twenty-first (21st) birthday and who operates a motor vehicle upon the public highways while having liquor or ...
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16
Apr
2013
Providence Use of Fake ID Charge Dismissed & Expunged
In March of 2013, our client was arrested by the Providence Police Department and charged with misstatement of age (use of a fake ID). Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 3-8-6, use of a fake ID is defined as it is unlawful for: (1) A person who has not reached his or her twenty-first (21st) birthday to enter any premises licensed for the retail sale of alcoholic beverages for the purpose of ...
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Robert Humphrey
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12
Apr
2013
Narragansett Use of Fake ID Charge Dismissed
In February of 2013, our client was arrested by the Narragansett Police Department and charged with misstatement of age (use of a fake ID). Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 3-8-6, use of a fake ID is defined as it is unlawful for: (1) A person who has not reached his or her twenty-first (21st) birthday to enter any premises licensed for the retail sale of alcoholic beverages for the purpose ...
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Robert Humphrey
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8
Apr
2013
South Kingstown Transportation of Alcohol Dismissed
In February of 2013, our client was arrested by the South Kingstown Police Department and charged with transportation of alcohol by a minor . Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 3-8-9, transportation of alcohol by a minor is defined as any person who has not reached his or her twenty-first (21st) birthday and who operates a motor vehicle upon the public highways, except when accompanied by a ...
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Robert Humphrey
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3
Apr
2013
Richmond Social Host Conviction Appeal
As reported in the April 3, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, a Richmond woman who was convicted of a social host violation has appealed her conviction to the Superior Court. In January of 2013, the woman was found guilty of furnishing/providing alcohol to minors. She was sentenced to six (6) months suspended sentence, six (6) months probation, a fine and one hundred (100) hours of community ...
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Robert Humphrey
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8
Mar
2013
URI Drugs & Alcohol Arrests
As reported by Maria Armental in the March 7, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, four (4) URI students have been arrested following an investigation involving a stolen credit card. Two (2) students were charged with fraudulent use of a credit card. When police searched the students' room, they also found marijuana , Oxycontin, ecstasy and alcohol . The other students are facing misdemeanor ...
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Robert Humphrey
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15
Jan
2013
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 ...
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Robert Humphrey
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4
Sep
2012
Narragansett Transportation of Alcohol Charge Dismissed
In May of 2012, our Client was charged by the Narragansett Police Department with transportation of alcohol by a minor . Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 3-8-9, transportation of alcohol by a minor is defined as, "any person who has not reached his or her twenty-first (21st) birthday and who operates a motor vehicle upon the public highways, except when accompanied by a parent, legal ...
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Robert Humphrey
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17
Aug
2012
Governor's Son Charged with Social Host Violation
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 ...
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7
Aug
2012
Charlestown Social Host Trial Underway
As reported by Mike McKinney in the August 6, 2012 edition of the Providence Journal, the social host trial against a Charlestown woman has begun. The woman has been charged with social host violations and failure to render aid in an accident. It is alleged that the woman had a party at her home in which teenagers were drinking. Following the party, the teenagers drove home and were involved in an ...
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Robert Humphrey
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19
Jul
2012
Rhode Island State Police Investigate Chafee Alcohol Party
As reported by Amanda Milkovits in the July 17, 2012 edition of the Providence Journal, the Department of Attorney General has asked the Rhode Island State Police to continue its investigation of an alleged underage drinking party at the Chafee residence. The Governor's son alleged held the party over Memorial Day weekend. Currently no charges have been filed in connection with this case. A ...
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Robert Humphrey
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16
Jul
2012
Richmond Alcohol Offense Trial Begins
As reported in the July 16, 2012 edition of the Providence Journal, a Richmond woman has been charged with furnishing or procuring alcohol for minors and failure to render aid. Last fall, the woman allegedly had a party at her home where minors were served alcohol. Upon leaving the party, the teenagers were involved in an accident. The woman failed to call 911 following the accident. Her trial on ...
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Robert Humphrey
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21
Jun
2012
Governor's Son Hosts Underage Party
As reported in the June 20, 2012 edition of the Providence Journal, Governor Chafee's son alleged host a party last month in Exeter involving underage drinking . A teenager, who was later treated at a hospital for alcohol poisoning, stated that she was drinking at a party hosted by the Governor's teenage son. The case is currently under investigation. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws ...
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Robert Humphrey
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18
May
2012
South Kingstown Alcohol Offense Charges Dismissed
In February of 2012, our Client was charged by the South Kingstown Police Department with transportation of alcohol by a minor . Our Client was arrested after the car he was driving was stopped by police. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 3-8-9, transportation of alcohol by a minor is defined as: Any person who has not reached his or her twenty-first (21st) birthday and who operates a motor ...
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Robert Humphrey
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24
Apr
2012
Rhode Island's Social Host Liability Attorney
In 2009, Attorney Robert H. Humphrey's article on Social Host Liability was published in the Rhode Island Bar Journal. According to the article, "tragedies and near tragedies involving alcohol, occurring throughout Rhode Island, led to the adoption of the State's Social Host Laws. The term "social host liability" refers to both criminal liability, which is an statutory prohibition enforced by the ...
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Robert Humphrey
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11
Apr
2012
Jamestown Alcohol Offense Arrest
As reported by Thomas Morgan in the April 10, 2012 edition of the Providence Journal, Jamestown Police cited the Governor's son for unlawfully trying to purchase alcohol . The teenager attempted to purchase alcohol at a liquor store in Jamestown. He will be arraigned in court later this month. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 3-8-6, (a) It is unlawful for: (1) A person who has not reached his ...
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Robert Humphrey
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19
Mar
2012
Newport St. Patrick's Day Led to 55 Arrests
As reported by Randal Edgar in the March 18, 2012 edition of the Providence Journal, the Newport Police Department made dozens of arrests over the St. Patrick's Day weekend. Most of the arrests were charges of disorderly conduct, alcohol offenses and at least one domestic violence charge. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 11-45-1, disorderly conduct is broadly defined to encompass many acts, ...
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