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1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence for Rhode Island on
Q: I was found not guilty om domestic charges. However i was the victim. Can i press charges on her on that same crime?
Thomas Briody
Thomas Briody
answered on Apr 9, 2018

You can try. Without the facts, it’s hard to say if you will be succeed. If you were found not guilty, it doesn’t mean you you didn’t do it. It means the prosecutor couldn’t prove it. That’s the same burden the prosecutor faces in a new case. You might want to have a private... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence for Rhode Island on
Q: What is the max sentence you can get on a domestic simple assault and domestic disorderly conduct misdemeanor charges.

I leant my daughter money to pay her rent for a few months a couple years ago. She promised to pay it back with this income tax return, when she txd me the day before to come in the morning, we got into a tif about the amount. So I got to her house around 10 am she asked only I come up and not... View More

Thomas Briody
Thomas Briody
answered on Apr 7, 2018

The penalty is up to a year in jail and counseling if you have no prior domestic convictions. You really need to engage a lawyer in private to discuss defenses or alternatives. Good luck to you.

1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence and Family Law for Rhode Island on
Q: I was involved in a domestic relationship when I was pregnant he put his hands on me and was controlling I never report

That was about 1 1/2 years ago and now he's. Sending me to court to see my daughter is it to late to report it I don't feel safe with him seeing my daughter

Thomas Briody
Thomas Briody
answered on Apr 2, 2018

It’s not too late. But you need to consult with a family law attorney. If he is the father of your child, you stills have the right to mak the court aware of his behavior and to ask for limits or restrictions on visitation with your child. You should contact a lawyer ASAP. Good luck.

2 Answers | Asked in DUI / DWI for Rhode Island on
Q: What's the quickest way to drop a DUI charge in RI?
Thomas Briody
Thomas Briody
answered on Apr 2, 2018

You need an attorney. Without specific details, there is no simple solution. DUI can be very difficult. Get into the office of an experienced attorney. Good luck to you.

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