Is eyewitness identification reliable?

When a witness chooses a suspect from a physical lineup, the person he or she selects may be innocent. Eyewitness misidentification occurs when the wrong person is picked from a lineup and named a suspect, when they did not have anything to do with the crime....

What happens if I refuse a breathalyzer in a DUI stop?

After an enjoyable evening at happy hour, a Rhode Island trooper pulls you over. The most common way the officer tests to see if you are driving under the influence of alcohol is by using a breathalyzer test. The officer pulling you over may already be looking for...

Drunk driving: Halloween’s true nightmare

Halloween is a favorite holiday of many Rhode Island residents. There is a lot to love about the holiday, but it is only as fun as you are safe. Drunk driving on holidays is notoriously worse than on average days. Halloween is no exception to the rule. Psychology...