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Domestic Violence Defense Attorney in Rhode Island
Domestic violence has been a focus of Rhode Island legislators in recent years with the passing of the Domestic Violence Prevention Act. Punishments have been significantly strengthened and prosecutors are taking domestic violence cases extremely seriously (and rightfully so). This may be in part to the unfortunate frequency that we see domestic violence in… Read More »
A Review of the Ray Rice Prosecution | Domestic Violence Attorney RI
Crimes involving domestic violence are handled very seriously by Rhode Island prosecutors. For that reason, you need an experienced RI domestic violence attorney to protect your rights. But what punishments does a defendant charged with domestic violence face? In recent days, and in light of the player Ray Rice has been heavily scrutinized. In… Read More »
Car Accidents in Rhode Island | North Kingstown Auto Accident Attorney
Car accidents happen everyday in Rhode Island. If you were involved in an automobile accident, you should immediately report the incident to the police and seek medical attention. We often see clients chose not to get medical attention immediately after their accident only to suffer pain in the hours and days following the accident. Especially with… Read More »
Slip and Fall Accidents | RI Personal Injury Lawyers
Slip and fall accidents are a significant cause of personal injuries in Rhode Island. Injuries from slip and fall incidents range from very minor bumps and bruises to catastrophic losses. What might be just an embarrassing incident at first, could become a serious personal injury within hours or days. In Rhode Island, slip and fall accidents… Read More »
Overview: RI Personal Injury Lawsuits | Rhode Island Personal Injury Lawyer
Rhode Island’s personal injury law is constantly evolving. Our attorneys pride themselves on remaining cognizant of new law so that we can best advocate for our clients. Below is a basic overview of RI’s personal injury law. Statute of Limitations Rhode Island has a three (3) year “statute of limitations” (a deadline) for filing suit… Read More »
RI Man Charged with 4 DUIs in 36 hours! | North Kingstown, RI DUI Lawyer
A Rhode Island man has been charged with four DUIs in just two days. It made national news this week when 53 year old John Lourenco received the four misdemeanor charges in less than 36 hours. The timeline of these incidents are as follows: On Sunday morning, Lourenco struck an SUV with his pickup,… Read More »
Batterers Intervention Programs | RI Criminal Defense Attorney
In recent years, the Rhode Island legislature has strengthened its position on domestic violence. Punishments have been stiffened and these cases are handled extremely seriously by prosecutors and judges. Notably, a significant amount of prosecutorial and judicial discretion has been taken away, requiring judges to impose strict penalties in cases of domestic violence in RI. For example,… Read More »
Protective Orders in Rhode Island | North Kingstown RI Attorney
There are two types of protective orders in Rhode Island: (1) No Contact Orders and (2) Restraining Orders. No contact orders are related to criminal charges. Typically, an “NCO” is ordered by the judge at the defendant’s arraignment (that’s when the state’s charge is formally brought against the defendant). A no contact order remains in… Read More »
Is parental discipline a crime? | RI Criminal Defense Attorney
This weekend, the Adrian Peterson child abuse scandal shocked the sports world. With it came discussion of race and culture in the context of disciplining one’s children. However, the law isn’t written to distinguish between races. The law distinguishes between right and wrong. So what is legal parental discipline under Rhode Island law? Rhode Island… Read More »
Aaron Hernandez Suppressed Evidence | RI Criminal Defense Lawyer
The concept of suppressing evidence is rampant in television portrayals of the legal system. But does evidence actually get suppressed? The answer is “yes,” but not without the assistance of an experienced criminal defense lawyer. There are many reasons why evidence should be suppressed but evidence does not get suppressed on its own. It takes… Read More »
