Yes, Rhode Island prosecutors regularly reduce felony charges to misdemeanors, but it takes leverage. The real paths to reduction are: Negotiated reduction based on case weaknesses. A [...]
A Rhode Island felony is any criminal offense punishable by more than one year in state prison at the Adult Correctional Institutions. Felonies are prosecuted in Rhode [...]
Bail in Rhode Island is set either by a bail commissioner at the police station or by a judge at arraignment. Options include personal recognizance, cash bail, [...]
Booking typically involves fingerprinting, a mugshot, collection of personal information, and a search. You may be held until bail is set or until arraignment the next court [...]
Rhode Island police hold periods depend on the circumstances of your arrest and the charges filed: Before arraignment: Police in Rhode Island can generally hold you up [...]
Yes, even for what looks like a minor charge, being arrested in Rhode Island is a moment where early representation changes outcomes dramatically. Here's why a lawyer [...]
