No, Rhode Island does not have a stand your ground law. The state supreme court has held that a person has a duty to retreat before using [...]
If your case involves any of the indicators of federal jurisdiction (FBI contact, federal grand jury subpoena, IRS Criminal Investigation involvement, SEC enforcement, U.S. Attorney correspondence), yes. [...]
Embezzlement under R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-41-3 is a felony when the value taken exceeds $1,500. Felony embezzlement carries exposure up to 20 years in state prison, [...]
White collar felony convictions are not eligible for expungement under R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-1.3-2. Some misdemeanor white collar convictions may be eligible after a waiting period. [...]
White collar investigations frequently span 12 to 36 months before charges are filed. The defendant may not be aware of the investigation for most of that period. [...]
Do not give a statement. Politely decline to be interviewed without counsel present. Federal agents are trained interviewers and any statement you make can be used against [...]
