No. Fingerprints at a scene prove only that you touched a surface at some point. They do not prove when, why, or whether a crime was being [...]
Consent destroys the "breaking" element. If any person with authority over the property - a resident, a co-tenant, a spouse, a roommate - gave you permission, or [...]
Yes. Rhode Island is one of the few remaining states that preserves the common-law nighttime requirement for full burglary. If the alleged entry happened in daylight, the [...]
Yes, technically. Rhode Island General Laws § 11-8-1 sets the maximum at life imprisonment. That does not mean every burglary defendant ends up with life - far [...]
Burglary in Rhode Island is a common-law offense: breaking and entering the dwelling of another in the nighttime with intent to commit a felony inside. All five [...]
Fees vary with the charge, the procedural stage, and the projected scope of the defense. Felony sex offenses in Rhode Island Superior Court require substantially more time, [...]
