Not Guilty RI

Why would evidence that seems important be kept away from the jury?

Drug cases often look overwhelming at first glance. When police say they found a large quantity of drugs in a vehicle, it can feel like the outcome is already decided. But the law requires more than suspicion or assumptions. Police must follow constitutional rules when they search a car, and when...

If you or your child is facing a drug charge in Rhode Island state court, you may hear two terms that sound interchangeable: drug court and diversion. They're related, but they're not the same program — and the difference is not just vocabulary. The difference is the level of supervision, struct...

If you are worried about your adult child's criminal record after a drug arrest in Rhode Island, please know that there are options that allow for a clean record.

Worrying is normal for a parent, but the right lawyer can build a plan to avoid the ultimate worry - jail time for your child.

If your adult child has been arrested for a drug crime in Rhode Island, you need a lawyer with experience diverting the case away from the criminal system and toward rehabilitation.

If you or a loved one has been charged with a misdemeanor drug possession, you may be wondering how the new legislation actually helps you.

The law requires that the police get a search warrant before they conduct a search.  BUT, like most things in criminal law, there are many exceptions to this rule.  For example, the police do not need a warrant: If someone gives them consent to search.   If the evidence is in plain view of th...

Ghost guns — untraceable firearms often made from kits, unfinished frames, or 3D-printed parts — have become a growing legal issue across the country. In Rhode Island, ghost guns are illegal. Under R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-47-8(e), it is a felony offense to possess, manufacture, or sell a firearm tha...

The Frye hearing is an important turning point in any felony criminal case pending in Rhode Island State courts.

If you have been charged with a crime in Rhode Island, we can review your case, identify early opportunities to challenge the evidence, and look for ways to end your case before trial.

Yes, you can still be charged with illegal possession of a ghost gun in Rhode Island even if you didn't fully build it. Under R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-47-8 (e), possessing an untraceable firearm—whether fully assembled or partially assembled but “readily” capable of being fired— may still violates sta...

Facing a probation violation in Rhode Island? Learn what to expect and how a lawyer can help protect your freedom. Understanding a Probation Violation Hearing If you've been accused of violating your probation in Rhode Island, the court will schedule what's called a Rule 32(f) probation violati...

What happens at a Pretrial Conference in Rhode Island?

For years, juries have been told that DNA is the ultimate proof — the “smoking gun” that solves every crime. But as forensic science continues to evolve, we’re learning that DNA isn’t as simple or definitive as it seems.

How “TrueCall data” differs from call detail records, and what that distinction means in criminal phone-based evidence.

A criminal arraignment, as explained by a real client who understands what it truly feels like to be in that position.

It's the call you've been dreading - so now what? We can walk you through it.

The new high-capacity magazine law in Rhode Island has not been challenged yet - but there are excellent arguments in support of fighting this ban.

Extreme Risk Protection Orders are relatively new in Rhode Island, but our law firm has experience handling all aspects of these cases.

Cellphone technology and geolocation data can be powerful tools in a murder case, but they are not always as definitive as prosecutors claim. An experienced criminal defense attorney understands how to analyze this evidence, challenge its reliability, and use it to protect their client’s rights.