Posts in 2021

Nov 17 What Are the Penalties for Felonies in Rhode Island?

What Are the Penalties for Felonies in Rhode Island? Generally, criminal offenses in Rhode Island are classified as either ...

Nov 02 The Law Office of Thomas C. Thomasian, Esq. Receives Expertise.com’s 2021 Best Criminal Defense Attorneys in Providence Award

We are thrilled to announce that The Law Office of Thomas C. Thomasian, Esq. has been named to Expertise.com’s 2021 Best Criminal ...

Oct 22 What Is 'Beyond a Reasonable Doubt' in a Criminal Case?

In a criminal matter, the State is claiming that a defendant broke the law. But simply making that claim is not enough for the ...

Oct 06 Can Police Force Me to Unlock My Phone?

Suppose police officers suspect that you have been involved in a crime, and they believe evidence of your involvement can be found ...

Aug 16 How Does a Criminal Appeal Work?

Sometimes a conviction is not the end of a criminal case. The defendant has the opportunity to appeal the verdict or sentence they ...

Jun 01 What Is the Presumption of Innocence?

What Is the Presumption of Innocence? In the American criminal justice system, a person is innocent until proven guilty. This ...