THE OUTLOOK OF MARIJUANA LAWS

A highly controversial topic that has only gained traction over recent years, cannabis laws in America are ever-changing and researched continually. Marijuana is still seen as a Schedule I drug according to the federal Controlled Substances Act of 1970, but is more...

POSSESSION OF A KNIFE CAN IMPLICATE WEAPONS VIOLATIONS

Firearms are not the only kind of weapons addressed under Rhode Island’s weapons violations laws. Rhode Island has a robust set of criminal laws designed to curb violence by restricting the possession or carrying of various weapons. While most people are aware of the...

WHAT IS THE EYE FIELD SOBRIETY TEST?

If you or someone you know has been charged with a driving under the influence offense in Rhode Island, it will be important for you to fully understand the arrest and criminal defense process. Once you have been stopped by an officer for whatever reason, you may be...

WHITE COLLAR CRIME SEARCH WARRANTS

Many in Rhode Island associate the word “crime” with violence, but financial crimes carry their own consequences and may affect many people who are strangers. According to The Atlantic, the term “white collar crime” was coined in 1939 by a...