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  1. Want to See a Frog Leap

    Jan 17, 2019 — Comments Off on Want to See a Frog Leap

  2. When Criminal Statutes are Decriminalized While Matter is Still Pending

    May 28, 2015 — Comments Off on When Criminal Statutes are Decriminalized While Matter is Still Pending

  3. Restitution, Modification Not So Easy

    May 18, 2015 — Comments Off on Restitution, Modification Not So Easy

  4. Confession of Error: Notice of Dismissal Required

    May 12, 2014 — Comments Off on Confession of Error: Notice of Dismissal Required

  5. The Math: Three Defendants, One Victim, $20.00 Robbery, 20 Years and Double Jeopardy

    Apr 17, 2014 — Comments Off on The Math: Three Defendants, One Victim, $20.00 Robbery, 20 Years and Double Jeopardy

  6. Confession of Error: PCR Attorney Requirement

    Mar 31, 2014 — Comments Off on Confession of Error: PCR Attorney Requirement

  7. After Decades of Court Proceedings

    Aug 2, 2013 — Comments Off on After Decades of Court Proceedings

  8. When Is Impeachment Evidence Proper?

    Jun 25, 2013 — Comments Off on When Is Impeachment Evidence Proper?

  9. Broad Order Denying Prison Plaintiff Access to Court Overturned

    Jun 24, 2013 — Comments Off on Broad Order Denying Prison Plaintiff Access to Court Overturned

  10. Expungement vs. Sealing of Records

    May 6, 2013 — Comments Off on Expungement vs. Sealing of Records

  11. Aldo, the Drug Sniffing Dog Gets Passing Grade by U.S. Supreme Court

    Feb 27, 2013 — Comments Off on Aldo, the Drug Sniffing Dog Gets Passing Grade by U.S. Supreme Court

  12. Clear Right to Attorney on Post-Conviction Relief Application-Court Rules

    Dec 26, 2012 — Comments Off on Clear Right to Attorney on Post-Conviction Relief Application-Court Rules

  13. Challenge That Drug Use Affects Memory Falls Short

    Nov 14, 2012 — Comments Off on Challenge That Drug Use Affects Memory Falls Short

  14. GPS Tracking Facing Challenge in Rhode Island U.S. District Court

    Aug 20, 2012 — Comments Off on GPS Tracking Facing Challenge in Rhode Island U.S. District Court

  15. Lying Without More is Not a Crime: Supreme Court on Xavier Alvarez

    Jul 2, 2012 — Comments Off on Lying Without More is Not a Crime: Supreme Court on Xavier Alvarez

  16. Evidentiary Hearing Required for all First Post-Conviction Applicants Sentenced to Life Without Parole

    May 29, 2012 — Comments Off on Evidentiary Hearing Required for all First Post-Conviction Applicants Sentenced to Life Without Parole

  17. Life Without Possibility of Parole, Consecutive Life and Consecutive Twenty Year Sentences Upheld by RI Supreme Court

    May 15, 2012 — Comments Off on Life Without Possibility of Parole, Consecutive Life and Consecutive Twenty Year Sentences Upheld by RI Supreme Court

  18. We Can Be Strip Searched, Even For Minor Offenses

    Apr 5, 2012 — Comments Off on We Can Be Strip Searched, Even For Minor Offenses

  19. No Right of Allocution for Probation Violators

    Apr 2, 2012 — Comments Off on No Right of Allocution for Probation Violators

  20. A Battle Brews in the Rhode Island Supreme Court over Deferred Sentence Expungement

    Mar 28, 2012 — Comments Off on A Battle Brews in the Rhode Island Supreme Court over Deferred Sentence Expungement

  21. U.S. Supreme Court Finds Ineffective Assistance Caused Defendant to Go to Trial

    Mar 26, 2012 — Comments Off on U.S. Supreme Court Finds Ineffective Assistance Caused Defendant to Go to Trial

  22. Police Officer’s Affidavit In Support of Warrant Not Invalid

    Mar 1, 2012 — Comments Off on Police Officer’s Affidavit In Support of Warrant Not Invalid

  23. GPS Tracking Device Placed on Vehicle Ruled Unconstitutional by U.S. Supreme Court

    Feb 3, 2012 — Comments Off on GPS Tracking Device Placed on Vehicle Ruled Unconstitutional by U.S. Supreme Court