False accusations are real, and they happen-most commonly in custody disputes, post-breakup conflicts, and situations involving pressure from third parties. Being innocent is not a defense strategy [...]
For first-degree offenses and child molestation charges, prison is the presumed outcome and the exposure is measured in decades, not years. For second- and third-degree offenses, probation, [...]
Rhode Island has extended the statute of limitations for many sex offenses, particularly those involving minors, and certain categories have no time limit at all. What this [...]
Yes. Rhode Island law does not require corroboration for a sex offense conviction. The testimony of one complainant, standing alone, is legally sufficient to sustain a charge [...]
It depends on your tier. Rhode Island uses a three-tier system administered by the Sex Offender Board of Review. Tier I offenders typically register for a set [...]
Rhode Island grades sexual assault under RIGL § 11-37 by the type of conduct alleged and the circumstances surrounding it. First-degree sexual assault involves alleged sexual penetration [...]
