For every action there is a consequence. And if your action is to steal a car the consequence can be quite serious. In Rhode Island motor vehicle theft comes with harsh penalties. Find out about all the different motor vehicle crimes laws and penalties in Rhode Island.
When developing a case a good RI Criminal Defense Lawyer is going to take many steps to identify your best chance of mounting a successful defense. The first step of this process is recognizing whether you have in fact committed a crime and Read More
Drinking and a day on the water often go hand in hand. However, you may not know that the same rules apply to boating under the influence (BUI) as they do to driving under the influence. Rhode Island officials are going to start cracking down on boaters who decide to Read More
Decriminalizing drugs is a topic of a lot of discussions, with the United Nations backing it. But, what does that mean for our country? Ours is different from the others that have seen much better progress in that area than we have. Will it work here? While there are many Read More
Whether you have been arrested for shoplifting or drug trafficking the most important thing you have to think about is your defense. When you face charges having the best Rhode Island Criminal Defense you can get Read More
College is a time when young people get their first true taste of independence. That is liberating and exciting for a lot of reasons, but it can also have a dark side. When you put thousands of young people Read More
Do you have kidnapping charges against you in Rhode Island? These occurrences are often found in the confusion of custody battles between parents. The complexity surrounding these very sensitive circumstances can sometimes lead to criminal charges.
At The Law Office of Chad F Bank, we believe that everyone should be Read More
We should never take domestic violence lightly. However, there are countless cases every year that involve false domestic violence allegations. Some people go as far as using false domestic violence allegations to increase their odds of winning a divorce battle. Today we are going to take a look at the Read More
Harvey Weinstein is in some serious trouble. If you pay any attention to the news, then you know that Weinstein faces many allegations of sexual assault and harassment. But there’s one thing that the news doesn’t say – whether or not any of the accusers have a case. With no Read More
At times, our criminal justice system fails innocent individuals. In the past, there were frequent cases of false rape convictions. Although false convictions today are less frequent, they still occur. Learn about the history of false convictions for rape and why they still happen.
Decades ago, it Read More
With the advancement of technology, paying for things has become easier. However, with that convenience comes a security risk. It’s also become easier for people to steal your credit card information. As a result, the courts take a strong stance against those who are facing credit card fraud charges.The crime Read More
Knowing what a mandatory minimum sentence is can be beneficial in understanding how much trouble you might be in when you are facing criminal charges. But, what does that mean?
There are some sentences that require a minimum amount of time in prison or a certain Read More
If you watch enough crime dramas on television, you probably know that a search warrant is required for police to search your home. But, TV isn’t always about real life, and sometimes it’s just dramatic additions to an actual scenario. What your rights are and what you should do when Read More
As our world relies more on technology, life gets a little easier. However, technology isn’t without its challenges. One of those challenges is identity theft. People put their personal details out on the internet. And it’s not difficult for someone with experience and bad intentions to steal those details. Find Read More
So, you were speeding through traffic and got pulled over by a police officer? Or maybe you neglected to put on your seatbelt and felt the full fury of Clickit-or-Ticket. It could be that you were just randomly pulled over for no fault of your own; in these instances, you Read More
Fight against your shoplifting charge with a professional RI criminal defense shoplifting attorney. A shoplifting charge is a result of the last minute impulsive behavior. The person who shoplifts usually feels a sense of guilt and is remorseful about his/her action. If you’re in that position and you’ve made a Read More
Everyone wishes to have the time of their lives in college, but sometimes those times can get a little too rowdy. In college, you are just as likely to be arrested for a crime as you are elsewhere. People do not simply ignore your actions because you are in college, Read More
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention states that juvenile courts in the U.S. deal with almost 1.4 million cases involving minors under the age of 18 a year. Our juvenile crimes problem makes the United States the largest incarcerator of any developed Read More
Blow snow powder yayo nose candy. If you get caught with it trouble will be the only code word you will hear. Cocaine possession carries hefty penalties, and we will break them down for you today. But first a little history.
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Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious crime in Rhode Island. If you have been arrested or worse convicted of the crime more than one time you could be facing serious penalties. These include extensive fines, license Read More
If you want to use the law to your advantage, you need to have the right kind of legal counsel in your corner as soon as it becomes necessary. Unfortunately, it’s not always clear when, Read More
In Rhode Island, assault is a serious charge that can result in serious consequences, so if you’ve been arrested for assault, contact the Providence assault lawyer that Rhode Island residents have trusted for more than a decade: Chad Bank!
Have you been accused of a criminal offense? This is not the time to procrastinate. You need a Pawtucket criminal defense lawyer. It is important to get fast legal advice during the initial stages of the Read More
If you have been arrested for a crime your criminal record may be weighing you down for future endeavors. With the help of the Law Office of Chad F Bank you can get your coveted chance to start over. If you are Read More
The two largest ride-sharing companies in the United States, are once again facing legislation in the Ocean State. Uber and Lyft are both ride-sharing companies controlled through your smartphone. Ride-sharing programs do more things Read More
Just one night of hanging out with friends can be life changing. We aren’t talking about getting the Wolfpack together and trying to piece together your adventures the morning after. The Read More
It doesn’t matter if you have been arrested for assault, DUI, drugs, or sex crimes. When you are arrested you need experienced Rhode Island Criminal Defense Lawyers in Providence. While you may think you do not need one because you have a public defender Read More
When you have been arrested in Rhode Island it is important you retain legal counsel immediately. But do you know what to expect when choosing a Criminal Defense Attorney in Rhode Island? Do you know what you lawyer should expect from you? In this article we are going to cover Read More
Two New Yorkers have been arrested Friday after Rhode Island State Police arrest them in a drug bust worth hundreds of thousands.
Police Col. Steven O’Donnell made the announcement Friday. Twenty-year-old Sergio Torres and twenty-three-year-old Kalen Antoine, both of New York, were pulled over on Route 95 near the airport connector Read More
Recently, President Barack Obama called for a motion to fix the criminal justice system which would place more focus on specific communities, courtrooms and cellblocks. The new federal review would include an investigation on the use of solitary confinement and a sentencing reform bill by the end of 2015.
Obama announced Read More
With the changing of the guard often comes a change in regulations which affect the Rhode Island Drug Crime Rates. The guidelines for drug crimes are being debated across the nation. Should marijuana be considered an illegal substance? Should its medicinal benefits outweigh its reputation for criminal activity? Read More
Homicide is viewed as a serious crime in the state of Rhode Island and at large. Homicide is often deemed one of the most heinous crimes to commit. Under Rhode Island law, this violent act is severely punishable and often receives the maximum sentencing possible. There are many complexities regarding Read More
