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title: "What if I was arrested in Massachusetts but I live in Rhode Island?"
description: "Out-of-state defendants are a large part of our practice. Bank & Munns is based in Rhode Island and licensed across New England. If you live in Providence, Pawtucket, or Warwick and were arrested..."
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date: 2026-04-22
modified: 2026-04-22
author: "Bank and Munns"
type: avada_faq
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# What if I was arrested in Massachusetts but I live in Rhode Island?

Out-of-state defendants are a large part of our practice. Bank & Munns is based in Rhode Island and licensed across New England. If you live in Providence, Pawtucket, or Warwick and were arrested in Attleboro, Fall River, or New Bedford, we handle the Massachusetts case in MA courts and coordinate with RI on any license consequences. The Driver License Compact means a Massachusetts conviction typically reports to the Rhode Island DMV, and a Massachusetts OUI counts as a prior in Rhode Island for life. For RI residents, see our (https://bankandmunns.com/) homepage for local practice areas and office information.