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I had a bad argument with my boyfriend while drunk one night, which resulted in me telling him to leave and calling the police. He has been charged with B&E, however he is on my rental lease. He can not afford a lawyer at this time, so he has decided to go with a public defender. He had court... View More 
answered on Sep 3, 2019
Cooperate with the attorney. Public defenders do a terrific job, and should follow through with their own investigation. The Rhode Island public defender has its own investigators. You can also communicate to the Attorney General that you do not wish to go forward with any complaint against your... View More
answered on Aug 6, 2019
It means that the charge lodged against the defendant has been dismissed. "48a" is a reference to the Rule of Criminal Procedure that deals with dismissal of charges. Hope this answer is helpful to you.
answered on Aug 5, 2019
I don't see a question here. However, you are a minor, and if you are living at home, your parents are going to have a say as to who can come to their house. And while I understand that affairs of the heart can cause people to do and say many things, a judge is going to be very skeptical... View More
answered on Jul 31, 2019
An officer can place you under arrest if he/she/they has probable cause to believe that you committed a crime, or if there is a warrant for your arrest. Whether that arrest is legally supportable depends on the specific facts of the case. What you have described does not sound like a basis for... View More
It is 12 years later, he threatened me into selling my own house to get the equity, he broke into my house and yelled at me to sell it. He has alienated my three children from me, I sold the house, he didn't like the amount I was getting, he filed a restraining order against the sale. I... View More
answered on Jul 24, 2019
I doubt any attorney would take this case on a contingency fee basis.
Also what is the likelihood of recovering money should you get a judgment?
Those are my observations
answered on Jul 3, 2019
Domestic felony assault is punishable by up to 20 years if there is serious bodily injury. For assault that doesn’t qualify for serious bodily injury, the penalty is up to six years. Disorderly conduct is a misdemeanor, typically punishable by no more than one year in jail. There are many... View More
The man recorded through secret video me and his conversation about another employee failing to perform his duties in which i used profane language and then sent it to my boss unprompted simply to hurt my chances of raise or promotion.
answered on Jun 1, 2019
Rhode Island is a one party consent state. That means if one party consents to a recording, it’s legal. So the person who recorded you has not violated your rights. There may be some other behavior on his/her part that may give rise to a claim, but more information is needed.
You have... View More
answered on May 14, 2019
Your attorney should be able to explain the impact of this http://webserver.rilin.state.ri.us/Statutes/TITLE12/12-5/12-5-3.HTM
answered on Apr 15, 2019
Yes. The law requires you to keep reasonable and prudent speed all the time. Of course, whether you ultimately kept a reasonable speed is up to a judge. So while the officer can issue the citation, you can contest it.
Put on a DV safe house with my son how can I get help to get another apartment since the attack happens at old one
answered on Mar 27, 2019
Work with you advocates at the DV safe house to continue your safety plan. Work with your attorney to establish sole custody to enable you to relocate.
answered on Feb 13, 2019
If you truly lost the item, then you have most likely not committed a crime. However, you are responsible for the loss, and you will have to reimburse the person who loaned you the camera. That means you are most likely going to have to pay the value of the camera back.
answered on Jan 29, 2019
TO theft. . . so many ways to theft. . . here is a link to the general laws to assist in your exploration of same:
http://webserver.rilin.state.ri.us/Statutes/TITLE11/11-41/INDEX.HTM
answered on Dec 30, 2018
Yes and yes. Both felonies, but there are intent requirements ( knowing and willful, for health care providers, for example).
Defendant was arrested as the principal, (the one who assaulted the victim with the weapon:shod foot). No conspiracy charge or codefendants. Can the judge issue an aiding and abetting jury instruction at trial?
answered on Dec 24, 2018
Depends on the facts. In some circumstances, am aiding and abetting charge would be appropriate. You need to consult with an experienced criminal lawyer.
answered on Nov 26, 2018
Yes. It could be considered an assault. Depending on several factors, either one could be a misdemeanor or a felony.
Person that called has done so before to us/ others falsly. We have a restraining order against the family so they had that 25 yr old son do it.They arrested him anyway Police wrote that he fought with police, resisted arrest. We have videos and many witnesses. He never spoke a word.Made formal... View More
answered on Oct 23, 2018
How do you define good attorney?
Are you a good attorney? Legally, you cannot represent him.
she was there but didn't know that was going to happen what can be done. she recently got locked up.
Trial
answered on Sep 14, 2018
The prosecution does not have to introduce a weapon into evidence to obtain a first degree robbery conviction. If there is testimony or some other evidence that a weapon was used, that should be enough, as long as guilt is established beyond a reasonable doubt.
I expressed if he did not want to handle this case to surrender with no pay so I can hire another attorney in 2 certified letters sent to both his locations and he never responded. I gave him no money and he quoted when I hired him “ if I don’t win this case, you pay me nothing” he passed on... View More
answered on Sep 8, 2018
My gosh, do you need to be hit by lightning first? Do you think if you wait another year, this attorney will wake-up and call you? It does not sound that you signed an engagement letter with this attorney. To determine if you have a malpractice case against this attorney, would depend on the... View More
Can one individual have 2 NCO’s against the same individual in Rhode Island??
answered on Aug 22, 2018
If you have not been charged by information or indictment in the superior court within six months of your first appearance in district court, your attorney can move to have the district court complaint dismissed. But that does not mean your case is over. The Attorney General can still file an... View More
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