When arrested in Rhode Island, you have the right to remain silent under the Fifth Amendment, the right to a lawyer under the Sixth Amendment, the right to refuse consent to searches without a warrant under the Fourth Amendment, the right to make a phone call within one hour of arrest, the right to be brought before a judge within 24 to 48 hours, and the right to know the charges against you. You also have the right to refuse to sign waivers of your rights. Exercise these rights immediately. Do not try to explain your way out of the situation. Let your lawyer do the talking.
