Criminal Defense Blog | Rhode Island Lawyer Robert Humphrey

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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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Nov 2016

Attorney Humphrey Named to 2016-2017 Super Lawyers® List

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 ...

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Aug 2016

Celebrating 20 Years as Bail Commissioner

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 ...

Posted By Attorney Robert H. Humprhey

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Feb 2016

Providence Grand Jury Indictments

As reported by Donita Naylor in the January 31, 2016 edition of the Providence Journal, the Providence County Grand Jury has indicted two (2) men on very serious charges. One man is accused of first degree robbery and the other is charged with first degree sexual assault and second degree sexual assault. Both first degree robbery and first degree sexual assault are capital offenses. Capital ...

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Nov 2014

Pawtucket Man Sentenced in Massachusetts Case

As reported in the November 5, 2014 edition of the Providence Journal, a Pawtucket man entered a plea in Massachusetts to vehicular homicide , driving to endanger and possession of an open container of alcohol. The man was speeding when he crossed the lane of travel and hit another driver, killing him. He was sentenced to two (2) years imprisonment, one (1) year to serve. In Rhode Island, a ...

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Jul 2014

Johnston Man Arrested for Animal Endangerment

As reported in the July 10, 2014 edition of the Providence Journal, a Johnston man was arrested for animal endangerment. This is the first arrest under a new law that was recently passed by the General Assembly and signed by Governor Chafee. The new law states "no owner or person shall confine any animal in a motor vehicle which is done in a manner that places the animal in a life threatening or ...

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Jul 2014

U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on Cell Phones

The United States Supreme Court recently issued a decision regarding cell phones and when police are permitted to search them. The case involved two cases, one from Boston ( U.S. v. Wurie ), the other from San Diego ( Riley v. California ). In U.S. v. Wurie , the police had arrested a suspect and seized his cell phone. The man's cell phone rang and police used the number that called in and traced ...

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May 2014

Law Day 2014

On Saturday, May 3, 2014, Attorney Humphrey was featured in the Newport Daily News because of his presentation of Law Day at the Florence K. Murray Judicial Complex on Friday, May 2, 2014. The Law Day presentation featured several speakers including District Court Judge Colleen Hastings, Attorney Kimberly A. Petta, Capital Police Officer Steven Viscoine and Attorney Robert H. Humphrey. The purpose ...

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