Rhode-Island | Theft and Burglary

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You may think that theft and burglary are minor crimes, but if you’ve been charged with these property crimes you need to know the severity of the consequences. Once convicted, there will be a mark on your record for anybody to see at anytime. This could potentially lead to loss of job or much difficulty seeking a job in the future. You may even be filed as a Repeat Property Offender if you have previous convictions, which ultimately requires mandatory prison time. Don’t be fooled or misrepresented. 

At starlaw.us the lawyers promise to fight your case and bring you to justice. Our lawyers have some special advantage of seeing a case from both the state’s side and the defenses side, therefore being better qualified to challenge the state’s evidence brought against you.  Our lawyers have conducted over 1000 jury trials and frequently appears on local news channels to give his legal advice, such as on the nationally known case of Kyron Hormon. He’s also appeared on a nationally televised news report discussing Rhode-Island laws. Our Defense attorney's are also very well qualified to assist you through your legal battle and can appear before all state courts in Rhode-Island and has even dealt with federal cases. We will fight for your protection and use our expertise and acquired knowledge to dismiss or reduce any charges brought against you.

Consequences

Rhode-Island Theft Crimes are classified as follows:

-          < than $100 stolen: Misdemeanor Theft III

-          > than $100 but < than $1000 stolen: Misdemeanor Theft II

-          > than $1000 but < $10,000 stolen: Felony Theft I

-          > than $10,000 stolen: Felony Aggravated Theft I

You should know that the state is known to combine offences and if this occurs you could be facing worse consequences. For this reason, you need an attorney guide you through this process with care and concern for your well being now and in the future.

Burglary

Many assume that burglary is just he act of stealing something off of another’s property. In Rhode-Island this is simply not true, as burglary is considered entering into a place without permission and committing any type of crime.  So entering someone’s home with intent to physically attack them is burglary, and can also be way more severe than entering say a closed clothing store. Burglary is a felony, and the consequences will be determined based on intent and the location of the crime.

Contact the lawyers on starlaw.us today for a free consultation. Remember that the most important thing to do is keep calm and plead the fifth when confronted by police. Our lawyers will guide you through this process and ensure your protection.

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Rhode Island | Defenses for DUI

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Drinking and then deciding to drive, no matter the reason, is not a good idea. The courts do not look at this favorably and you can get in a lot of trouble if you are stopped for some reason and the cops find out that your blood alcohol levels are too high. While you may not feel that your blood levels are that high, it often just takes a few drinks to get yourself above the legal limits and then you could face a lot of issues like jail time, loss of your license, heavy fines, and a permanent record for one bad mistake.

It is best to have someone on your side right from the beginning. There are several different defenses that a criminal lawyer is able to help you with in court, which can save you a lot of time and money in your life. Make sure to find a criminal defense lawyer in your area to get your defense ready right away.

Defenses for Your Case

The biggest defense that is done in these cases is whether the breathalyzer test is accurate or done the proper way. It is hard otherwise for the courts to have any idea whether you were drunk on the night in question as you would not likely be drunk still when you show up in court a few weeks or more later. If you refused to do a breathalyzer, the case becomes a bit harder to defend, but you will still have some options.

There are a number of things that your defense lawyer will be able to work on when it comes to the validity of the breathalyzer test. Some of the things that can be considered include:

Was the machine calibrated right—if the machine isn’t calibrated right, it could give off the wrong numbers. Even if you were above the limits, if the machine isn’t working right, the results are invalid and the case against you doesn’t have any evidence.

Did the officer have the right training to use it—for the findings to be valid on a breathalyzer, the officer in charge will need to know how to use the machine properly. This usually means some kind of training. If the force just hands out the machines and says to use them, the officer is not properly trained and it is easy for them to do something wrong during the test that could mess with the results.

Was the machine working—if the machine is falling apart, hasn’t been upgraded in a long time, or has another reason why it isn’t working properly, the results could be invalid.

Your criminal defense team will take a look at these plus some of the other reasons that the breathalyzer test may not be working the way that it should. If they are able to find something, this is one of the best defenses that are possible to get you off the hook. But if there is some reason that the test was done correctly, your team will be able to take a look at other possible defenses or help you come up with a plea bargain that is better for you based on how often you have gotten in trouble.

Make sure to have the right legal team on your side from the beginning. This can help to ensure that you are getting all the help that you need and that you get a fair trial. While many courts are going to try and come down hard on you, taking a stand with a good legal team can often make a big difference.

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