Blog Posts in 2019

Not Guilty Verdict Reached in Alleged Prostitution Case

Attorney Tom Thomasian recently defended a former Foxy Lady dancer charged with prostitution. After a 1-hour trial, the judge found her not guilty. Our client, along with 2 other dancers, was arrested in December of 2018 after an undercover police operation at the strip club where she worked. Officer Sean Lafferty testified that the client offered him anything he wanted for $300. When he told her ...

Can I Choose My Chemical Test if I'm Arrested for DUI?

Rhode Island police have three chemical tests they can use to determine if you have been driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Police are legally allowed to test your: Breath Blood Urine In most cases, Rhode Island police officers will elect to issue a breath or blood test if they suspect a driver is under the influence of drugs or alcohol . You might be wondering if you have the right ...

Can I Be Charged with DUI if I Was Arrested on Private Property?

Were you arrested by Rhode Island police for operating a vehicle under the influence? Were you on private property when you were detained? In this blog, we explain if you can be charged with DUI if you were arrested on private property. Private Property DUI Laws In the state of Rhode Island, law enforcement will not care whether you are driving on a public road or private property, if you are ...

5 Factors That Can Influence Your Blood Alcohol Concentration

Factors Affecting BAC Although you might feel like you are sober enough to drive after a night of drinking with friends, there are still many other factors besides the amount of alcohol you consumed that can impact the results of a DUI test. The last thing you want is to be pulled over for is a DUI even though you aren’t drunk and are capable of safely driving your vehicle. In this blog, we ...