Yes. Rhode Island has adult diversion programs and Superior Court deferred sentence options that can result in dismissal after successful completion. Eligibility depends on the charge, the [...]
Yes. Federal counterfeiting under 18 U.S.C. § 471 can result in federal prison time, substantial fines, a period of supervised release, and forfeiture of any equipment used [...]
Check forgery in Rhode Island is typically charged as a felony, with potential state prison exposure and mandatory restitution to the bank or payee. Fines are imposed [...]
Fees vary with the complexity of the case. A single-count check forgery with clean facts will cost less than a multi-count felony that includes uttering, identity theft, [...]
Yes, forgery cases are dismissed every term in Providence Superior Court when the defense is built correctly. Common paths to dismissal include a successful motion to suppress [...]
Counterfeiting U.S. currency is almost always prosecuted federally under 18 U.S.C. § 471 because the Secret Service has exclusive jurisdiction over currency offenses. Federal counterfeiting carries severe [...]
