Traffic Tribunal Appeals Panel Decision

Posted by on September 26, 2011

Traffic Tribunal Appeals Panel decides that police cannot cite a motorist for failing to use his or her turn signal unless that sort of failure affected traffic. Mere failure to activate your turn signal on a deserted roadway does not violate the law. Read the court's full decis... Read more

Child Porn Nets 6-Year Sentence for Portsmouth Man

Posted by on September 23, 2011

“PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- A Portsmouth man was sentenced Monday in federal court to six years in federal prison with lifetime supervised release for receiving and possessing more than 1,100 images and videos of child pornography. Thomas O'Brien, 51, was also ordered by U.S. District Court Judge Willia... Read more

Special Commentary From NACDL President Lisa Wayne

Posted by on September 22, 2011

Friends - I have little comment on last night's Georgia execution because I know very little about death penalty representation or any of the facts in this executed person's case. In fact, I tried my best to keep my head stuck in the sand on this one. Let's face it, I just don't want to know... Read more

Central Falls To Host Domestic Violence March

Posted by Law Office of John R. Grasso on September 22, 2011

“An international men’s march to end sexual assault, rape and gender violence will take place at Central Falls High School on Summer Street on Oct. 1, featuring men from all walks of life who will walk one mile in women’s high heeled shoes through the distressed city.” “Hosted by Centra... Read more

Rhode Island Man Charged With Marijuana Possession in New York

Posted by on September 20, 2011

HARRISON, N.Y. -- A Rhode Island man has been charged with possessing about 6.5 pounds of marijuana, according to the news website lohud.com. Tron R. Griffith, 21, of Woonsocket, was arrested Wednesday, the website said. The police said they found six large plastic bags of marijuana on the floor. ... Read more

Accused/Arrested for Domestic Violence in Rhode Island?

Posted by Law Office of John R. Grasso on September 19, 2011

If you have ever been accused of, or arrested for, domestic violence or domestic assault, you are well aware of the devastation that can occur both personally and professionally. Almost immediately, you may be stigmatized and ostracized by once close family and friends. You may be arrested, inte... Read more

DUI: Rhode Island’s Police Force “Crackdown”

Posted by Law Office of John R. Grasso on September 16, 2011

During the time period of August 17th to September 5th, Rhode Island state police reported the arrests of 35 drivers for DUI. Additionally, police reported issuing 820 summonses for failure to wear a seatbelt. It was not reported how many of these seatbelt summons resulted in arrests for DUI or ... Read more

Domestic Violence by the Numbers in Rhode Island

Posted by on September 15, 2011

In the year 2010, Rhode Island experienced a record number of reported domestic violence victims seeking some sort of service or relief according to the Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence (RICDV). Based on the RICDV Annual Report, 10,410 domestic violence victims sought some form of ... Read more

September 14th: RI District Court to Rule on Cyber-Stalking

Posted by on September 14, 2011

Judge Stephen M. Isherwood will rule September 14th on whether an official with the state teacher’s union is guilty of cyber-stalking a Bristol state representative. Cyber-stalking is the use of the Internet or other electronic means to stalk or harass an individual, a group of individuals, or an... Read more

No Plea Deal In RI Rep. Watson’s DUI Case

Posted by on September 13, 2011

Arrested in April for driving under the influence (DUI) and possession of marijuana, Rhode Island Rep. Robert A. Watson was unable to reach a plea deal with Connecticut prosecutors. Connecticut law considers an individual to be guilty of DUI (driving under the influence) if they have a Blood Alcoho... Read more