Felony and Misdemeanor Charges Blog | Rhode Island Lawyer Robert Humphrey

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Sep 2016

Rhode Island Identity Theft Protection

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 ...

Posted By Robert H. Humphrey

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Feb 2015

URI Students Arrested After Super Bowl

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 ...

Posted By Attorney Robert H. Humprhey

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Aug 2014

Northern Rhode Island Gambling Arrests

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, ...

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Jun 2014

Providence Man Receives 70 year Sentence

As reported by Katie Mulvaney in the June 24, 2014 edition of the Providence Journal, a judge has sentenced a Providence man to seventy (70) years imprisonment at the ACI. Earlier this year, the man was found guilty of two (2) counts of felony assault, carrying a pistol without a license, using a firearm to commit a crime of violence and discharging a firearm while committing a crime of violence ...

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Sep 2012

Boston Man Arrested for Prostitution & Other Sex Crimes

As reported in the September 21, 2012 edition of the Providence Journal, a Boston ma has been charged with various sex crimes. He is accused of keeping four (4) women imprisoned in Providence and forcing them to work as prostitutes. The man has been charged with human trafficking for sex, first degree sexual assault, kidnapping and other related charges. He is currently being held without bail. ...

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Jul 2012

Boxer Charged with Disorderly Conduct

As reported by Amanda Milkovits in the July 10, 2012 edition of the Providence Journal, boxer Vinny Paz has been arrested by the Providence Police and charged with disorderly conduct . He was charged following a fight with two (2) women in which he is alleged to have punched one woman and grabbed the other woman's breast. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 11-45-1, disorderly conduct is defined ...

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Jun 2012

Rhode Island General Assembly Amends Larceny Laws

Rhode Island's Governor, Lincoln Chafee, has recently signed a new bill into law which amends the larceny and fraudulent check statutes in Rhode Island. The bill was previously voted on by the Rhode Island General Assembly. The bill increases the amount of the property stolen from $500.00 to $1,500.00 which determines if a person is charged with misdemeanor larceny or felony larceny. Pursuant to ...

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Jun 2012

Changes to Rhode Island's Manslaughter Laws

As reported by Katie Mulvaney in the May 31, 2012 edition of the Providence Journal, the Senate Judiciary Committee approved a bill to change involuntary manslaughter sentencing. Under the current law, if a person is convicted of certain crimes (first degree murder, second degree murder, involuntary manslaughter) and also convicted of discharging a firearm while committing a crime which results in ...

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May 2012

Johnston Theft Crimes & Grave Desecration Arrest

As reported by Amanda Milkovits in the May 7, 2012 edition of the Providence Journal, a Johnston man has been arrested and charged with felony larceny over $500.00 , receiving stolen goods and grave desecration. The man is accused of stealing bronze vases from gravesites and then selling them for scrap metal. The man has a lengthy criminal record including arrests for domestic assault and other ...

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May 2012

Providence Nightclub Fight Leads to Five Arrests

As reported by Felice Freyer in the May 7, 2012 edition of the Providence Journal, a fight broke out at local Providence nightclub. Five (5) people were arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. This incident is the latest episode involving violence at nightclubs. Earlier this month, an incident at Monet Lounge involved numerous people and multiple injuries. On Easter ...

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Apr 2012

Cranston Driver Cited in Bus Crash

As reported by Maria Armental in the April 19, 2012 edition of the Providence Journal, a Cranston teenager has been cited in connection with a school bus crash. The teenager was driving and his car veered out of his lane and into the school bus. This caused the school bus to crash through a guardrail and into a tree. The bus was carrying children on a field trip. The children suffered minor ...

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Jan 2012

U.S. Supreme Court Issues Privacy Decision

The U.S. Supreme Court recently released its decision in U.S. v. Jones. The case dealt with privacy issues and modern technology. The police placed a GPS tracking device on the defendant's car without a warrant. The vehicle's location was then tracked for nearly a month. The government argued that drivers have no expectation of privacy on public streets and that GPS surveillance is no more ...

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Jan 2012

East Providence Larceny Arrest

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 ...

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Sep 2011

Scituate Obstruction of Police Officer Charge Dismissed

In July of 2011, our Client was arrested and charged by the Scituate Police Department with obstruction of a police officer . Our Client allegedly provided police with a false name. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws, 11-32-1, every person who shall obstruct any officer, civil, military, or otherwise, including any state, city, or town police, sheriff, or fire fighter, while in the execution of ...

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Aug 2011

Warren Arrest After Neighbor Dispute

As reported in the August 4, 2011 edition of the Providence Journal, the Warren Police Department arrested a man after he assaulted his neighbor. The man and his neighbor got into an altercation regarding the neighbor's yard and its lack of upkeep. The man then chased his neighbor with a shovel and threatened to bash in his head. The police arrested the man and charge him with felony assault . ...

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Jul 2011

Bristol Drunk Driving Arrest

As reported in the July 27, 2011 edition of the Providence Journal, a Bristol firefighter has been arrested and charged with drunk driving ("DUI"). The arrest occurred after the man went to the firehouse, stole a truck and took it for a ride. He later crashed the vehicle into a tree. In addition to the drunk driving charge, the man has also been charged with larceny of a motor vehicle , reckless ...

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Jul 2011

New Rhode Island Traffic Law

As reported by in the July 2, 2011 edition of the Providence Journal, a new seat belt law has been passed by the General Assembly. The new law makes not wearing a seat belt a "primary" traffic offense, meaning that police can pull drivers over and give them a ticket for not wearing a seat belt. Under the old law, police could only issue ticket motorists for not wearing a seat belt after the police ...

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Jul 2011

North Kingstown Larceny Under $500 Dismissed/Expunged

In February of 2011, our Client was arrested by the North Kingstown Police Department and charged with larceny under $500.00. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 11-41-1, larceny is defined as every person who shall steal any money, goods, or chattels, or any note of the general treasurer of this state for the payment of money, any bank bill, any certificate of any bank or of any public officer ...

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Jul 2011

Tiverton Drunk Boating Arrest

As reported by Bryan Rourke in the July 6, 2011 edition of the Providence Journal, a Tiverton man was arrested and charged with boating under the influence and marijuana possession. The man's son called police because he was concerned the man may have had an accident while boating. The police located the man in a canoe. He submitted to the chemical test and failed. Pursuant to Rhode Island General ...

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Apr 2011

Narragansett Larceny Charge Dismissed

In March of 2011, our Client was charged by the Narragansett Police with larceny under $500.00 in violation of Rhode Island General Law 11-41-1. Larceny is defined as: Every person who shall steal any money, goods, or chattels, or any note of the general treasurer of this state for the payment of money, any bank bill, any certificate of any bank or of any public officer or corporation securing the ...

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Mar 2011

Narragansett Felony Amended to Misdemeanor

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 ...

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Jan 2011

Newport Assault Arrests

As reported by Bryan Rourke in the January 4, 2011 edition of the Providence Journal, two (2) Newport women were arrested after they began fighting with each other. Both women are now facing criminal charges as a result. Allegedly one woman tried to enter the other woman's apartment. A fight broke out, the woman used her fists, while the other woman responded by using a knife. The first woman is ...

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Dec 2010

Providence Unlawful Discharge of Firearm

As reported in the December 13, 2010 edition of the Providence Journal, a member of the Rhode Island General Assembly has been charged with illegally discharging a firearm . According to police, the man was outside of a Providence nightclub, when he fired the gun. Police officers in Providence heard the gunshot and went to investigate. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Law, 11-47-50, the man could ...

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Dec 2010

Portsmouth Alcohol Offense Charges Dismissed

In October of 2010, our Client was charged by the Portsmouth Police Department with obstruction of a police officer in the execution of duty in violation of R.I.G.L. 11-32-1. The obstruction charge occurred because our Client allegedly provided police with a fake ID. The penalties for obstruction include: Every person who shall obstruct any officer, civil, military, or otherwise, including any ...

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Nov 2010

Rhode Island Deferred Sentences & Expungement

A recent decision by Justice Rodgers of the Rhode Island Superior Court has altered the landscape for criminal defendants serving deferred sentences. Deferred sentences, like the name suggests, are a sentence, which is deferred and may never be imposed, if the defendant complies with specific terms. Deferred sentences are a common plea disposition in felony cases involving first time offenders. ...

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