DUI - Serious Injury Resulting Blog | Rhode Island Lawyer Robert Humphrey

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Sep 2014

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 ...

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Jun 2013

Smithfield Drunk Driver Hits Police Cruiser

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 ...

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Mar 2013

Warwick DUI Accident

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 ...

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4

Jan 2013

Local Teacher Faces Drunk Driving and Hit & Run Charges

As reported by Donita Naylor in the January 3, 2013 edition of the Providence Journal, a teacher has been arrested by the Charlestown Police Department and charged with driving to endanger – serious injury resulting and leaving the scene of an accident – serious injury resulting. She alleged hit a teenager. Later that same night, the Rhode Island State Police arrested the woman and she is also ...

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Nov 2012

Providence Man Sentenced to Six Years in Drunk Driving Case

As reported by Gregory Smith in the November 30, 2012 edition of the Providence Journal, a Providence man has been sentenced to ten (10) years, six (6) ½ years imprisonment. The man entered a plea to the charges of drunk driving – serious injury resulting , leaving the scene of an accident – involving serious injury and reckless driving. The man has an extensive criminal record, including multiple ...

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Sep 2012

North Providence DUI Accident Arrest

As reported by Tatiana Pina in the September 17, 2012 edition of the Providence Journal, a North Providence man has been arrested and charged with drunk driving following an accident. The man hit a teenager riding a bike. The teenager was transported to the hospital with injuries but is expected to recover. It is unclear whether the man submitted to the chemical test . Pursuant to Rhode Island ...

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Jun 2012

Charlestown Teenager Sentenced to Training School in DUI - Serious Injury Resulting

As reported by Maria Armental in the June 20, 2012 edition of the Providence Journal, a Charlestown teenager has been sentenced to sixty (60) day at the Training School. This sentence is in connection with a drunk driving – serious injury resulting accident which occurred last fall. The teenager was driving home from a party when his car crashed into a tree. One of his passengers was seriously ...

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Jun 2012

Barrington Hit & Run Driver Search

As reported by Thomas J. Morgan in the June 14, 2012 edition of the Providence Journal, a Barrington teenager was injured by a hit and run driver over the weekend. The boy was riding his bicycle when he was hit and suffered minor injuries. The Barrington Police Department is currently searching for the driver. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 31-26-1, duty to stop in accidents resulting in ...

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Jun 2012

Woonsocket Hit & Run Sentence Imposed

As reported by Katie Mulvaney in the June 5 and 6, 2012 editions of the Providence Journal, a Woonsocket woman has been sentenced in a hit and run case. The woman was found guilty of hit and run – injury resulting . The Superior Court Judge sentenced her to ten (10) years imprisonment with one (1) year to serve at the ACI, two (2) years of home confinement and seven (7) years of probation . In ...

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May 2012

Warwick DUI - Serious Injury Sentence Imposed

As reported by Tony Gugliotta on the May 30, 2012 edition of channel 10 news, a Lincoln woman has been sentenced in a drunk driving – serious injury resulting case. In April of 2011, the woman caused a serious accident in Warwick , RI when the car she was driving crossed the road and crashed into another driver. The other driver and five (5) other passengers were injured. The woman was charged ...

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May 2012

Warwick DUI Serious Injury Sentencing Delayed

As reported by Katie Davis in the May 16, 2012 edition of channel 10 news, the sentencing of a Warwick woman charged with DUI – serious injury resulting has been delayed. The woman was charged with five (5) counts of drunk driving – serious injury resulting and refusal to submit to a chemical test after a car crash last year. The woman has a previous OUI charge from Massachusetts. She is now ...

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