Criminal Defense

A breathalyzer test measures a person’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC) levels, so law enforcement often uses its results as evidence in DUI cases. Because refusing to submit to this test usually entails harsh penalties, some drivers resort to the following tactics...

Imagine going out for a few drinks, but to avoid getting a DUI, you decide to sleep in your car instead of driving home intoxicated. Unfortunately, it is possible for a driver sleeping inside their parked car while drunk to still receive DUI charges. The importance of...

The consequences of a criminal conviction often go beyond the imposed sentence. In some cases, the collateral consequences of a conviction can be more severe than the direct consequences imposed by a judge at sentencing. For that reason, it is important for those...

White-collar crimes are relatively common in the United States as well as around the world. The term was originally introduced in 1939 and is defined as a large variety of acts of fraud that businesses and individuals commit. It is generally not violent and public...

Police officers do not often become involved in international spying cases. An exception to this rule was provided in September of 2020 when the FBI arrested a New York City police officer whom they described as the “definition of an insider threat.” Despite this...

Certain crimes appear to lead inevitably to a cascade of other crimes. One of the crimes most likely to begin this process is attempting to escape the police. A recent incident in Providence demonstrates how one potentially unlawful act can quickly lead to another and...

If you travel out of state this holiday season to see family and friends, it is possible that you could encounter a sobriety checkpoint. These checkpoints aim to identify and arrest drunk drivers. But what makes them legal in the first place and are they permitted in...

As we head into the holiday season in Rhode Island, there are more celebrations and time spent with friends and family. People often consume alcohol during these events. If people drive while they are intoxicated, they could be arrested and charged with a DUI, and...

Criminal acts which may seem relatively minor often lead to a chain of crimes that seriously deepen the suspect’s legal peril. A man and woman who began a lengthy criminal escapade by stealing a car in New Hampshire eventually ended up facing several serious criminal...

  An arrest for drug possession can have more serious consequences than you think. A first-offense drug possession conviction in Rhode Island comes with potential penalties of up to three years in prison and a fine of between $500 and $5,000. You may be required...