Juvenile Crime Defense Rhode Island
Municipal Juvenile Hearing Boards in Rhode Island: Diversion Eligibility and Hearing Preparation
When a teenager makes a mistake, it does not have to ruin their future. In Rhode Island, the juvenile justice system often prioritizes rehabilitation over punishment, especially fo...
Rhode Island Training School (RITS) Commitments: Modification of Disposition and Early Release Petitions
When a juvenile is sentenced to a locked detention facility, it feels like the end of the road. However, in Rhode Island, a disposition order placing a youth at the Rhode Island Tr...
Rhode Island Family Court Juvenile Arraignment and Detention Hearings: Timelines and Defense Strategies
Navigating Juvenile Detention in Rhode IslandFinding out that your child has been arrested and is facing juvenile delinquency proceedings in Rhode Island is every parent's worst n...
Delinquent vs. Wayward Child Petitions in Rhode Island: Statutory Distinctions and Defense Approaches
Understanding the Language of Family CourtWhen the Rhode Island Family Court becomes involved in your child's life, the terminology used by prosecutors and judges can be incredibl...
Rhode Island Juvenile Interrogations and Miranda Rights: Suppressing Unlawful Statements by Minors
When a minor is detained and questioned by the police, the legal stakes are incredibly high. Juveniles are uniquely vulnerable to intimidation, leading to a high risk of false conf...
Waiver to Adult Court in Rhode Island: Defending Against Juvenile Certification Under R.I. Gen. Laws § 14-1-7.1
The High Stakes of Juvenile Certification in Rhode IslandOne of the most terrifying events a family can face is a prosecutor's motion to transfer a juvenile's case to the adult cr...