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title: "What types of cases does a Rhode Island criminal defense lawyer handle?"
description: "A Rhode Island criminal defense lawyer handles the full range of criminal charges brought in Rhode Island District and Superior Courts. Bank & Munns's practice covers: Motor-vehicle and DUI: DUI..."
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date: 2026-04-06
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# What types of cases does a Rhode Island criminal defense lawyer handle?

A Rhode Island criminal defense lawyer handles the full range of criminal charges brought in Rhode Island District and Superior Courts. Bank & Munns's practice covers:

**Motor-vehicle and DUI:** DUI (first, second, third offense), DUI with serious injury or death, chemical test refusal, reckless driving, driving on a suspended license, eluding police, habitual traffic offender.

**Drug offenses:** simple possession, possession with intent to deliver, drug trafficking, manufacturing, delivery, and conspiracy.

**Violent crimes:** simple assault, assault with a dangerous weapon (ADW), felony assault with serious bodily injury, robbery (first and second degree), kidnapping, home invasion, murder and manslaughter.

**Domestic violence:** simple and felony DV assault, violation of no-contact orders, protective-order defense.

**Sex offenses:** sexual assault (first, second, third degree), child molestation, internet sex crimes, sex offender registration defense.

**Property crimes:** burglary, breaking and entering, arson, larceny, shoplifting, embezzlement, receiving stolen goods.

**Firearms offenses:** carrying without a license (CDW), felon in possession, straw purchases, possession during a crime of violence.

**White-collar:** identity theft, forgery, insurance fraud, Medicaid fraud, computer crimes.

**Other matters:** disorderly conduct, trespass, vandalism, resisting arrest, probation violations, juvenile defense, expungements, restraining-order defense, and bail/bond hearings.

If it's a criminal charge in Rhode Island, Bank & Munns handles it. Every matter starts with a free consultation.