RI Drug Dealer Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison

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“PROVIDENCE, R.I.—A rhode island man who authorities say used his earnings from drug dealing to fund a lavish lifestyle has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. The sentence was imposed Thursday on Napoleon Andrade. Chief Judge Mary Lisi said he faced up to 125 years for cocaine, marijuana, an...  Read more

Pawtucket River Bridge Axle Violations and Tickets

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In the past 3 years, over 20,000 drivers have been cited for violating the Pawtucket River Bridge axle restriction. These axle restrictions are heavily enforced on the Pawtucket River Bridge, and the fine for violating this restriction is a $3,000 fine for the first offense, and $5,000 for each subs...  Read more

Rhode Island State Law § 31-25-30

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If you are a driver who has been cited for violating Rhode Island’s axle restriction on the Pawtucket River Bridge, you may be wondering exactly what the language of the state law says. So you may be better informed of your rights, Rhode Island State Law § 31-25-30 has been copied below: Axle R...  Read more

Disorderly Conduct: Why You Need An Attorney

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Disorderly conduct laws exist in every state, and in many cases, police officers will use a “disorderly conduct” charge to arrest you for relatively minor offenses.  For example, if you’ve had one too many drinks and are causing a scene in public, a police officer may arrest you under the umb...  Read more

RI Daycare Owner Charged With Child Molestation

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COVENTRY, R.I.—A Rhode Island daycare operator has been arrested on charges he molested three young girls. Coventry police say they arrested 68-year-old David Lyons on Tuesday at his home. He is charged with three counts of second-degree molestation. Police say they began investigating Lyons ...  Read more