With the constant developments in the role of marijuana in state laws, it can be difficult to understand what’s legal and what’s not. Marijuana laws in Rhode Island have gone through an overhaul in the last few years. To help Rhode Island residen ...
There is a lot of confusion when it comes to refusal to submit to a chemical test in Rhode Island. With each state having its own set of consequences, the general rules apply: refusal to submit a chemical test will adversely affect your driving reco ...
What is tested for in a DUI blood test depends on the infraction. Typically, police officers use DUI blood tests to determine a person’s blood alcohol content (BAC). DUI blood tests also detect other chemicals, such as drugs, in a person’s system ...
The changes in different states laws when it comes to marijuana can be rather confusing as there is no consistency. Each state is deciding for themselves how they want to handle pot. Some places are allowing medical marijuana while others have gone s ...
It’s no surprise that there are severe consequences for drinking and driving in the state of Rhode Island and across the country. When most people consider these consequences, they think of financial loss. DUI charges are infamous for having exp ...
Having a criminal record can have long-lasting negative effects even after you’ve served your debt to society. In fact, it doesn’t matter if your case was dismissed or if you were exonerated. Your conviction still exists on a public record and th ...
Getting a DUI can be difficult to deal with in your life. You often have to take classes, pay fines, and handle any repercussions with your driver’s license. It can be very stressful to live your normal life after a DUI. However, there are some res ...
We have all heard the stories about police quotas and the need to meet numbers. There are plenty of people who will tell you that there are more tickets at the end of the month, because of police quotas. But, there is also a lot of talk that these ar ...
If you have been arrested for a DUI, you may be tempted to plead guilty and accept whatever punishment the court assigns. That attitude is understandable, but it doesn’t serve your best interests. The best way to put this incident behind you and ge ...
You have just been charged with a DUI. What do you do next and what are the steps to deal with DUI charges? People in your shoes need to know the steps to deal with DUI charges because the choices you make early on have a big impact on outcomes later ...
What is True and What is Not! A DUI is a serious charge, but it doesn’t have to wreck your reputation, your finances, or your future. In order to navigate the legal process as effectively as possible, it’s imperative that you separate fact from ...
The steps you take immediately after being charged with a DWI are crucial. If you decide to plead guilty outright and accept whatever punishment the police and prosecutor decide is fair, you will want to rethink that strategy. Without the help of ...
If you’re reading this you’re probably in a lousy situation. Having no prior legal issues, or moving violations in my 36 years of driving, I was shocked (and pretty angry) to learn what...
If you’re looking for a criminal defense lawyer, I highly recommend Joshua Macktaz who represented me during my DUI case. From the moment we met, he put me at ease and patiently explained...
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