The difference between simple assault and felony assault in Rhode Island comes down to aggravating factors. Simple assault is a misdemeanor, generally involving a threat or minor [...]
Felony assault in Rhode Island carries serious penalties, including a prison term that can reach up to 20 years for the most serious cases under the state's [...]
An assault becomes a felony in Rhode Island when it involves an aggravating factor beyond a basic confrontation. The two most common are the use of a [...]
A bail bondsman posts your full bond for a non-refundable fee, usually around 10 percent of the bail amount. The bondsman is then responsible to the court [...]
If you cannot post the bail that is set, you are held at the Adult Correctional Institutions in Cranston until the case resolves or a bail review [...]
Rhode Island law requires a bail decision, usually at arraignment, within 48 hours of arrest. Weekends and holidays can push the hearing to the next court session, [...]
