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Voter ID Law RI | Rhode Island Attorney and Political Candidate
Election Day in Rhode Island is only two months away. Are you aware of the law regarding voter identification in Rhode Island? The State of Rhode Island requires all voters to register to vote by October 5, 2014. To register to vote, you must be (1) a US citizen, (2) a resident of the RI… Read More »
Cyberstalking Attorney North Kingstown, RI | Criminal Defense Attorney RI
Technology has unquestionably changed our daily lives. It has also changed the criminal law in Rhode Island. One of the more frequent charges in Rhode Island district court is cyberstalking and cyberharassment (RIGL § 11-52-4.2). The law criminalizes the transmission of electronic communication (phone call, text, email, tweet, etc.) for the sole purpose of harassing the… Read More »
Car Accident Lawyer RI: What to do after an accident?
Say you’re driving your car on the highway in Rhode Island and another motorist hits you. Chances are, you’re shaken up, assessing yourself for injuries, and concerned about the other driver’s wellbeing. The decisions you make immediately following an automobile accident can have significant consequences on your legal claim in Rhode Island. What should… Read More »
Oscar Pistorius Verdict – Legal Analysis | RI Criminal Defense Lawyer
Early this morning, a South African judge ruled that now infamous track star Oscar Pistorius was not guilty of premeditated murder. However, Judge Thokozile Masipa reserved her verdict on the lesser included offense of “culpable homicide” until tomorrow. While the judge was applying South African law, the equivalent of this offense in Rhode Island is… Read More »
RI Personal Injury Law: Pain and Suffering
What is “pain and suffering”? If you are injured due to another person’s fault, one type of damage that the attorneys at Robert E. Craven & Associates will seek for you is known as “pain and suffering.” As opposed to medical bills or lost wages, pain and suffering does not have a concrete dollar… Read More »
Whiplash Injuries in Rhode Island
Many people involved in car accidents suffer whiplash injuries. “Whiplash” is a term for the injury suffered from the quick back-and-forth snapping of the neck. These type injuries are very often seen in automobile accidents. Whiplash is what’s known as a soft tissue injury. That means that it isn’t visible on x-rays but is… Read More »
RI College Students’ Criminal Defense Lawyer
This weekend at least 13 Providence College students were arrested. Rhode Island is known for its universities, such as The University of Rhode Island, Brown University, Providence College, Rhode Island College, Salve Regina University, Bryant University, and Johnson and Wales University. September is when Rhode Island’s universities return to school, when the bars fill up, police… Read More »
How much is my personal injury case worth?
One of the first questions we receive from our personal injury clients is “How much is my case worth?” This is a very important question for individuals who are injured due to the fault of another person. In the law, we call this damages – the amount of money that can fix the harm caused to the… Read More »
Arrested in Rhode Island – Part 3
What rights do I have after being arrested?Upon arrest, Rhode Island police officers typically will read you your Miranda rights. It’s important to note that the police don’t have to read you these rights for an arrest to be valid. This is a common misconception. Miranda rights are only necessary when the police intend… Read More »
Arrested in Rhode Island – Part 2
Can I be detained by a police officer? In Rhode Island, it depends. The police may detain you for as long as it reasonably takes officers to conduct their investigation. The extent and length of detention varies from case to case. For example, you can expect to be detained for only a few minutes for… Read More »
