Criminal Defense

Coin-operated devices take on many forms and have just as many functions. They include vending machines, arcade cabinets, jukeboxes, laundromat units, slot machines, parking meters, gas pumps and turnstiles. Although similar gadgets that accept cashless payments...

Drunk driving is a crime in all U.S. states because an impaired driver is a danger to everyone on the road, including themselves. An inebriated driver can suffer from conditions such as blurry vision, poor body coordination, sluggishness and more. These can affect...

Shoplifting is a crime in Rhode Island. Depending on the retail value of the item stolen, a person convicted of shoplifting could face up to $500 in fines and a year in imprisonment. It’s also illegal for someone to conceal merchandise with the intent to walk away...

Fraudulent schemes are deceptive plans crafted to obtain money, assets or services through deceitful means. Common examples include Ponzi schemes, identity theft and false billing. Perpetrators often exploit the trust, employ sophisticated tactics and manipulate...

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...