I was wondering about this because I live on block island and I was stopped by a police officer because my passenger was wearing a helmet I was wearing a helmet (which both were DOT approved) with sunglasses but my passenger was not wearing glasses and he said “it is Rhode Island state law that a... Read more »

Rent for the month has already been paid & the agreement has not been violated

tenant claims she agreed to move, there was no agreement to end lease early

I have a family member who has already been convicted of Indecent Solicitation of a Child. He is registered as a level one sex offender. I have two questions:

If he moves to a different state will he need to be resorted outside of a tier 1/ level 1 or do they just place him under the... Read more »

He was trash talking the police on a few occasions but never vandalized anything and was never charged with a crime for that. He was caught drinking in 1 park and was charged. I (his father) was served a no trespass notice from the Warren PD with the town managers name as the “property... Read more »

I live in RI and have contacted my landlord on multiple occasions about mice all he did was give me sticky pads. Just recently I noticed mice are coming up from my stove burners I contacted him immediately asking if someone could come out. He said he “get right on it” but it’s been a week and... Read more »

I was Identified as I went to the state IG. Others remained silent. I was removed from my medical position and placed in an office. I then quit.

I filed a complaint with a federal IG. I had reemployment issues for years . With the FOIA I obtained a copy of a document sent to the fed IG.... Read more »

I live in RI. Granddaughters a 7th grader

No pages were initialed. Its actually an agreement and not a contract, though still not identical. One person used an initially proposed agreement and not the one that was finally settled on.

Andrew Bilodeau answered on Apr 26, 2022

Unfortunately, the answer you likely didn't want to hear is, it depends. Was each page of the entire contract initialed? Are the different provisions substantive provisions?

I was at a gas pump and when I picked up the nozzle gas started spraying all over my car because there was a hole in the hose. There was no damage but the fire department came and I had to get my car cleaned because it smelled so badly of gas.

Tim Akpinar answered on Apr 20, 2022

A Rhode Island attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry for your ordeal with the gas fumes. In terms of your question whether it's worth getting a lawyer for, it doesn't look like the type of case that a law firm would handle on a... Read more »

my son was inpatient at a psychiatric hospital for trying g to commit suicide.he told the drs he is being sexually abused by his biological father. There is no a pending investigation open with dcyf due to this information. The biological father will be here in a few days to pick him up. How can I... Read more »

Neville Bedford answered on Apr 8, 2022

To make DCYF aware of the situation call 1800RICHILD. It is rather peculiar that the mandated reporters at the hospital did not make this report. Perhaps they did not have this information.

I am a graduate student and he is the department chair. There was an incident in a class with undergraduates between them and the professor where I was the TA. I spoke to him asking why he didn’t come speak to me before accusing the professor, my advisor, of basically a criminal act. I told... Read more »

Neville Bedford answered on Apr 8, 2022

Before escalating the matter to litigation, check to see if the school has an ombudsman who may help address the conflict.

Ex party has minor child 2 more nights a week. I have the minor child more waking hours (I'm spending more money on food, entertainment, etc) how is ex entitled to child support if I have child more?

Neville Bedford answered on Apr 8, 2022

Ex Party being your co-parenting partner with whom you cannot come to an arrangement focused on the best interest of the child? Meet with your attorney to go over all the details to see if this "changed circumstance" supports a revision of your previously ordered support obligations.

I never file a quitclaim and have him sign it. What should I do?

Neville Bedford answered on Mar 28, 2022

Consult with your attorney to review the status of your case, and explore your options to complete the transfer of your house.

I'm a joint owner listed on my dad's bank account. He is elderly and needs a financial power of attorney. Can I be his financial power of attorney while listed as a joint owner on the bank account?

R.J. Connelly III answered on Mar 26, 2022

Yes as to his interest in the account but should not have to as both co-owners should have equal access to 100% of the value

There were no witnesses. The cop said hit and run and uninsured motorist on report. But the insurance company said I must prove the unknown person had no insurance!

Is that true in RI?

Albin Moser answered on Mar 22, 2022

No, that isn't true. Your uninsured motorist coverage under your motor vehicle insurance policy covers a hit and run as an uninsured motorist claim. You do not have to prove that the unknown person had no insurance.