Posts in Criminal Defense

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 ...

Apr 20 Do Police Need a Warrant to Conduct a DUI Blood Draw?

If you are lawfully arrested for driving under the influence in Rhode Island, one of the chemical tests you have implicitly given ...

Apr 07 What Are Collateral Consequences of a Conviction?

Collateral consequences are restrictions that limit or prohibit a convicted person's access to opportunities and rights afforded ...

Dec 09 Self-Defense in Rhode Island

Whether you have been accused of assault or even murder, the most popular legal defense in violent crime cases is self-defense. ...

Nov 19 3 Types of Domestic Violence Protective Orders in RI

If you are arrested for domestic violence in Rhode Island, not only do you face harsh criminal penalties if convicted, but the ...

Oct 23 Ghost Guns Ban Becomes Law in Rhode Island

In June 2020, Gov. Gina Raimondo signed a bill into law that bans untraceable “ghost guns” in Rhode Island. Since ghost guns are ...