Rhode Island Legal Guides - Page 6
How to Get a Restraining Order Against a Minor Bully in Rhode Island Family Court
Understanding Rhode Island Family Court JurisdictionBullying in schools has escalated far beyond simple playground teasing. Today, severe physical threats, cyberstalking, and coor...
Refusing the Pledge of Allegiance in Rhode Island Public Schools
Every morning across the country, millions of public school students are asked to stand and recite the Pledge of Allegiance. While this is a deeply held tradition for many, others...
Censorship of Student Journalism in Rhode Island High Schools
For decades, high school principals across the country have had broad power to censor student newspapers, yearbooks, and broadcast programs. However, Rhode Island is one of the few...
Fourth Amendment Rights in RI Schools: Can a Principal Confiscate and Search Your Phone?
Smartphones hold our most private conversations, photos, and personal information. When a student brings a phone into a Rhode Island public school, they do not completely lose thei...
Can a Rhode Island Public School Suspend You for an Off-Campus Arrest?
Jurisdictional Limits of RI School DistrictsIt is a terrifying moment for any parent: your teenager makes a poor decision on a Saturday night, resulting in an arrest for underage...
How to Appeal a Local School Committee Expulsion to the RI Commissioner of Education
The Pathway to the Commissioner of EducationBeing expelled from a public school is the ultimate educational penalty. It strips a student of their right to a free public education...
Rhode Island School Suspensions for Vaping and THC Cartridges: Legal Defenses
Understanding RI's Approach to School VapingThe explosion of e-cigarettes and vaporizers in middle and high schools has led Rhode Island administrators to crack down severely on s...
Title IX Expulsion Defense: Protecting the Accused at Rhode Island Universities
The Threat of Title IX at Rhode Island UniversitiesA Title IX accusation can derail a college student's life overnight. Federal law under 20 U.S.C. § 1681 mandates how universitie...
Defending Rhode Island Students Against Zero-Tolerance Weapon Expulsions
The Severity of Zero-Tolerance Weapon PoliciesSchools in Rhode Island enforce strict zero-tolerance policies regarding weapons on campus. Governed by the federal Gun-Free Schools...
How Rhode Island Public School Teachers Attain and Defend Legal Tenure
Entering the teaching profession in Rhode Island comes with significant responsibilities, but it also offers a structured path to robust employment security. The concept of "tenure...
Rhode Island Special Education Transition Services for Autistic Students Turning 22
Watching your autistic child approach adulthood is an emotional journey filled with concerns about their future independence. In Rhode Island, the public school system is legally o...
Forcing Your Rhode Island School District to Pay for an Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE)
Disagreeing with the School's PsychologistWhen a student in Rhode Island is suspected of having a learning disability, the public school district is legally required to conduct a...
Rhode Island DOT Fines for Unsecured Loads on Flatbeds and Logging Trucks
Driving a flatbed or logging truck through Rhode Island requires a high level of expertise, particularly when it comes to keeping your cargo tied down. Whether you are hauling lumb...
The Prohibition of 'Masking' CDL Traffic Tickets in Rhode Island Courts
When a standard driver in Rhode Island gets a speeding ticket, they can often use their clean driving history to get the ticket dismissed or reduced to a non-moving violation. Howe...
Owner Liability: When Your Car is Involved in a RI Hit and Run But You Weren't Driving
A knock on the door from local police can be terrifying, especially if they are accusing your vehicle of being involved in a hit-and-run accident while you were asleep or at work....
Defending a 'Didn't Know I Hit Anything' Charge in Rhode Island Hit and Runs
Being accused of a hit and run is terrifying, especially when you are completely shocked by the accusation. You arrive home, park your vehicle, and hours later the police are knock...
How to Surrender Safely After a Hit and Run in Rhode Island
Human beings are wired with a fight-or-flight response. In the chaotic seconds following a car accident, fear can take over. Drivers may panic because they do not have insurance, h...
Connecticut Commuters: The Impact of a Rhode Island Speeding Ticket on Your License
Every day, thousands of Connecticut residents commute across the border into Rhode Island for work in Providence, or pass through on their way to Cape Cod. If you see the flashing...
How Out-of-State Massachusetts Drivers Handle Rhode Island Speeding Tickets
Many Massachusetts residents travel through Rhode Island for weekend getaways in Newport, shopping trips to Providence, or daily commutes along I-95. However, if you get pulled ove...
Using the Rhode Island Good Driving Statute for a 15+ MPH Speeding Ticket
Getting a speeding ticket in Rhode Island does not automatically mean your insurance rates will skyrocket. If you are generally a safe driver, the state offers a unique legal lifel...
Under 21 DUI in Rhode Island: The .02 BAC Limit and College Disciplinary Actions
Rhode Island's Zero-Tolerance Laws for Underage DrinkingA DUI charge for an underage driver in Rhode Island carries uniquely harsh penalties designed to completely deter underage...
Actual Physical Control: Can You Get a DUI for Sleeping in Your Car in Rhode Island?
Understanding Operation Under Rhode Island DUI LawMany drivers believe that if their car is parked and they are simply sleeping, they are safe from being charged with a DUI. Under...
Rhode Island First-Offense DUI Laws for BAC Above .15: Jail Time and Fines
Being arrested for a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) is a terrifying experience, but in Rhode Island, the severity of your consequences depends heavily on your Blood Alcohol Conc...
Fighting Automated Red Light Camera Citations in Providence and RI Municipalities
You are driving through Providence, maybe a little distracted by the traffic on North Main Street, when the light turns yellow. You think you have enough time to cross the intersec...