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Our children but wasnt charged. He has a lawyer going to plea. In RI can he come home a minor still lives at home.
No threats or incident occurred
answered on Feb 6, 2017
Speak with your attorney or public defender privately and say no more on the open internet.
A crime happened when I was in the area they subpoenaed me so I have to go to court
answered on Jan 5, 2017
You certainly CAN be held in contempt for failure to answer a subpoena.
with trespassing when there were no signs posted?
answered on Jan 2, 2017
Possibly. Find the best lawyer you can to go over all the details in private and mount a good defense.
i meet all other requirements and pass qualification with high marks.
answered on Oct 21, 2016
CCW, I would guess you mean "Carry a Concealed Weapon." See: http://webserver.rilin.state.ri.us/Statutes/title11/11-47/11-47-11.HTM "...and that he or she is a suitable person to be so licensed" gives them wide latitude. http://www.riag.ri.gov/BCI/pistols.pdf has some good... View More 
My ex boyfriend who is also the father of my unborn kids is blackmailing me with a video I sent him when we was together. He's harassing me telling me if I put him on child support he's going to sell the video to a pornsite he's asking for me to sign a release paper for him to sell... View More
answered on Aug 31, 2016
You should not sign any permission slip if you do not want the video posted. Yes, there are remedies for the posting any video without your permission. If that happens, speak to a lawyer or local law enforcement officer.
This is their 5th appearance, docket normally says petition for habeus corpus, held without bail then remanded to aci. However the latest court appearance says passed then remanded to aci.
answered on Aug 21, 2016
Passed off the calendar. Usually without prejudice so that the other party may refile the petition.
Drugs does that give police probable cause to stop you handcuff you and search your vehicle
answered on Aug 21, 2016
These are VERY fact specific scenarios you should discuss ONLY with your criminal defense attorney in PRIVATE.
answered on Aug 21, 2016
This sounds like a complicated family/criminal law situation that will most likely require the professional assistance of a practicing family court attorney to address. Contact and meet with one soonest for a private consultation.
It was logged as a simple assault, but the domestic advocate told me to be sure I tell the prosecutor that I am pregnant and that he is fully aware of it. I am in the middle of a custody dispute for our son, and he's acted out more than once in front of my child against me. I'm just... View More
answered on Aug 21, 2016
Work with your attorney to ensure the case is well presented.
answered on May 28, 2016
Discuss the standards of proof for the court when addressing alleged probation violations with your attorney.
answered on May 28, 2016
Ask your lawyer to send a certified copy of the ORDER to the police department and then they will be on notice to destroy the file.
If I pled guilty on arranment what the worest thing that can happen,they got me on camera,I haven't been in trouble since I was 18, I'm really nervous and I need to know what the worest thing that can happen to me,the phone was a sergeant dectives police issued phone,I gave them the phone... View More
answered on Mar 16, 2016
Speak to your lawyer confidentially and say no more about your case in any public forum. If you do not have an attorney, one will be appointed for you. Speak with them to discern what penalties may result as a condition of your plea.
I am a construction worker trying to get a security badge to work with my crew at the airport. One of the disqualifying crimes they ask of you have been convicted of is one that's on my background check but shows as amended. I have to fill out the application. Can I say I haven't been... View More
answered on Feb 10, 2016
You should meet with an attorney and discuss the potential of having that amended charge sealed.
Prior to trial, defense counsel files motions to suppress evidence. The motions are granted. As the trial approaches, the presiding judge is replaced by another judge. The State files a motion to have the excluded evidence re-admitted. The new judge rules that some of the suppressed evidence may be... View More
answered on Feb 10, 2016
These are perfect questions to go over with your attorney. That person you call defense counsel. They will have a solid working knowledge of the law of the case theory, and all of the appropriate procedural remedies.
The court dockets last show:
03-JUN-2014 CASH BAIL IS RELEASED
03-JUN-2014 BAIL FORFEITED TO STATE R.I.
03-JUN-2014 Payment Applied
04-JUN-2014 CHECK ISSUED
29-MAY-2015 FILE TRANSFERRED RECORD CENTER
Case initiated: November 5th, 1993.
answered on Feb 10, 2016
Next, the warrant, most likely issued from the failure to appear date, continues. Best advice, consult with, meet, and retain the best criminal defense lawyer you can find to resolve the issue.
Also is it legal for her to talk to me outside the court room without my attorney present? She told me she was going to step down from the evidentiary hearing because she didnt feel it was fair to do both. Then she never stepped down. She lied to me.
answered on Feb 1, 2016
These are questions you should discuss with your own attorney. They will have a particular interest in what transpired without them present.
But the statue reads very much like Terry vs Ohio, except that it says 'suspicion' rather than 'articulable suspicion'.
The statue still appears to be a conditional requirement, suspicion + criminal activity. With this in mind, would a detained person who may be... View More
answered on Feb 1, 2016
This question will be most likely answered by the judges who hear it if/when the issue comes before them. Until that time, it is the law. http://webserver.rilin.state.ri.us/Statutes/TITLE12/12-7/12-7-1.HTM "has reason to suspect" <snip> "... is about to commit a crime," is pretty broad language.
answered on Dec 10, 2015
Meet with a competent criminal attorney to enlist their assistance in resolving the situation professionally, and in confidence.
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