Facing criminal charges in Rhode Island can be a daunting and confusing process. Your first step is to hire an experienced Rhode Island criminal defense attorney to start working on your case immediately. Beyond that, understanding your criminal charges and what happens after an arrest can help you feel more positive and confident about moving forward.
If you're facing criminal charges in Rhode Island, here's everything you need to know. I am a former Rhode Island Special Assistant Attorney General from 1993-1997. During those years I prosecuted hundreds of criminal cases ranging from disorderly conduct to first-degree murder in every Rhode Island County. Additionally, along with other prosecutors, I lectured in-coming police academy cadets on proper drunk driving and Rhode Island DUI investigations and prosecutions.
This unique experience has allowed me a wealth of knowledge not readily available to the average Rhode Island DUI Attorney. My firm specializes in criminal defense law and provides aggressive, personal and experienced criminal defense representation in Rhode Island.
If you're facing criminal charges in Rhode Island, here's everything you need to know. I am a former Rhode Island Special Assistant Attorney General from 1993-1997. During those years I prosecuted hundreds of criminal cases ranging from disorderly conduct to first-degree murder in every Rhode Island County. Additionally, along with other prosecutors, I lectured in-coming police academy cadets on proper drunk driving and Rhode Island DUI investigations and prosecutions.
This unique experience has allowed me a wealth of knowledge not readily available to the average Rhode Island DUI Attorney. My firm specializes in criminal defense law and provides aggressive, personal and experienced criminal defense representation in Rhode Island.
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Good people make mistakes too, and getting arrested for any crime in Rhode Island is a terrifying experience.
Finding the best RI criminal defense attorney to defend you in your criminal case is one of the most important decisions you will make in life.
All criminal defense lawyers are NOT the same, not even close, and the outcomes in criminal cases, including penalties, vary greatly depending on the criminal lawyer defending you.
Thank you for taking the time to review my website.
I strongly believe all clients, and potential clients, should have as much information as possible when choosing a criminal defense attorney to represent them in criminal court after being arrested.
Finding the best RI criminal defense attorney to defend you in your criminal case is one of the most important decisions you will make in life.
All criminal defense lawyers are NOT the same, not even close, and the outcomes in criminal cases, including penalties, vary greatly depending on the criminal lawyer defending you.
Thank you for taking the time to review my website.
I strongly believe all clients, and potential clients, should have as much information as possible when choosing a criminal defense attorney to represent them in criminal court after being arrested.
As one of the most experienced and top rated Rhode Island DUI Lawyers I've successfully defended thousands of Rhode Island DUI cases in my 27 plus years career and understand that good people make mistakes too.
Being charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) in Rhode Island can be a terrifying experience.
Most clients never thought they would ever be arrested in their lives, and certainly didn't plan to commit a DUI.
This is exactly why you need an experienced, knowledgeable and aggressive Rhode Island DUI Lawyer to defend you.
Being charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) in Rhode Island can be a terrifying experience.
Most clients never thought they would ever be arrested in their lives, and certainly didn't plan to commit a DUI.
This is exactly why you need an experienced, knowledgeable and aggressive Rhode Island DUI Lawyer to defend you.
Good people make mistakes too.
A conviction for a Rhode Island DUI charge or Rhode Island Chemical Test Refusal charge comes with significant Rhode Island DUI penalties and potentially life-long consequences.
This is why it is critical to hire an aggressive and experienced criminal defense lawyer to represent you in your criminal case.
All DUI attorneys are NOT the same, and the DUI penalties in drunk driving cases can vary widely depending on what DUI defense attorney defends you.
I have handled thousands of DUI and breath test refusal cases in the last 27+ years with tremendous success for my DUI clients.
A conviction for a Rhode Island DUI charge or Rhode Island Chemical Test Refusal charge comes with significant Rhode Island DUI penalties and potentially life-long consequences.
This is why it is critical to hire an aggressive and experienced criminal defense lawyer to represent you in your criminal case.
All DUI attorneys are NOT the same, and the DUI penalties in drunk driving cases can vary widely depending on what DUI defense attorney defends you.
I have handled thousands of DUI and breath test refusal cases in the last 27+ years with tremendous success for my DUI clients.
Good people make mistakes too.
If you are reading this because you or a loved one has been arrested and charged with a chemical test refusal, also known as breathalyzer test refusal, you need to have the best Rhode Island Breath Test Refusal attorney to defend you against this civil infraction.
My 4 years of experience with breath test refusal cases first as a State prosecutor with the Rhode Island Department of Attorney General, coupled with my 24 years of experience as a chemical test refusal lawyer has provided me with experience and knowledge not available to the majority of chemical test refusal lawyers.
If you are reading this because you or a loved one has been arrested and charged with a chemical test refusal, also known as breathalyzer test refusal, you need to have the best Rhode Island Breath Test Refusal attorney to defend you against this civil infraction.
My 4 years of experience with breath test refusal cases first as a State prosecutor with the Rhode Island Department of Attorney General, coupled with my 24 years of experience as a chemical test refusal lawyer has provided me with experience and knowledge not available to the majority of chemical test refusal lawyers.
As a DUI defense attorney, I know that being arrested for a DUI charge or a breath test refusal charge is a terrifying experience.
For most folks, the biggest concern is suspension of driver's license.
And that is with good reason, because any conviction on one of these 2 charges carries a mandatory loss of driving privileges.
Fortunately, in 2015 the Rhode Island Legislature passed a new law creating hardship licenses which allow a motorist who has been convicted of DUI or a chemical test refusal to operate a motor vehicle to and from work, school or other essential locations (doctor's appointments as an example) even though their drivers licenses are suspended.
For most folks, the biggest concern is suspension of driver's license.
And that is with good reason, because any conviction on one of these 2 charges carries a mandatory loss of driving privileges.
Fortunately, in 2015 the Rhode Island Legislature passed a new law creating hardship licenses which allow a motorist who has been convicted of DUI or a chemical test refusal to operate a motor vehicle to and from work, school or other essential locations (doctor's appointments as an example) even though their drivers licenses are suspended.
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