No matter the offense, a criminal conviction can haunt you in many ways. Whether you have been convicted of a crime is a question that appears on job applications, housing forms, and many other situations that you may encounter in your day-to-day life. If you have been convicted of a crime in Rho...
Regardless of the circumstances, going through a divorce can be an extremely stressful and emotional process. Having a shoulder to lean on can bring a great deal of comfort to someone who faces a divorce. Although turning to loved ones for emotional support during a divorce in Rhode Island is exp...
If you have been pulled over under suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI) in Rhode Island, you will likely be asked to submit to a breathalyzer test to determine whether you are driving while over the legal limit. While refusing to submit to a breathalyzer test is an option, it is not an ...
A chain-reaction car accident involving four vehicles killed a 16-year-old girl and injured eight others on Interstate 195 in early March. The teenager was a passenger in a Chrysler 300 that was rear-ended by a Chevrolet Silverado after traffic slowed down due to an incident a mile ahead. The col...
Here, in Rhode Island, we are in the thick of the cold and flu season, which is now being compounded with all the news of the Wuhan coronavirus out of China. While the Wuhan coronavirus is concerning, it should be noted that you are more likely to catch the flu. We hope that you took precautions ...
When you plead guilty, take a plea deal, or are convicted at trial for a criminal offense, the penalties you face can include fines, incarceration, probation, community service, substance abuse treatment, restitution, among other types of punishment. These are all forms of punishment prescribed b...
If you've been in an auto accident in Rhode Island recently, were injured, and have auto coverage for you and anyone else who may have been injured, you may wonder why you would need a personal injury attorney. If you caused the accident and injured someone else, then the required bodily injury (...
You have been arrested for suspected drunk driving and you are at the police station being asked to submit to a chemical test(blow into a breathalyzer), what do you do? Knowing what will happen if you don't blow may help you determine what to do. By operating a vehicle in the St...
Yes, it is a real charge. Boating Under the Influence, found under Rhode Island General Laws §46-22.2-3 states, a person can be charged if they are suspected to be operating a motor craft in waters, while intoxicated. Even though it is not a crime or violation to drink alcohol on a boat or even ...
If you have been charged with a DUI or refusal to submit to a chemical test, the Judge can suspend your license, but there are options for getting you back in your car after a license suspension.
It can be hard to ignore that little chime or buzz that indicates a new text message has come in, but if you're behind the wheel, you will need to wait until you are safely stopped to read your new message. In Rhode Island, it's illegal to text or hold your phone while driving, since cell phones ...
When considering a catastrophic injury, such as those suffered in a car accident, you might think of broken bones, spinal cord injuries, and traumatic brain injuries (TBI). While these injuries are severe and debilitating, they are not the only sort of serious harm that you could suffer in a bad ...
In a divorce, the decision of who gets child custody will often be the most contentious part of the entire process. Each parent tends to want to be the one who gets one-parent physical custody and sole legal custody, as they instinctively feel like they know what is best for their children. As mu...
Child custody is a process that must be settled in any Rhode Island divorce involving two parents. How that process is completed, though, is something that might leave you scratching your head or feeling frustrated. Our friendly Rhode Island family law attorneys from Inman & Tourgee have compiled...
If you are contemplating a divorce, a do-it-yourself divorce may be attractive. You can save the expense and time of finding the right divorce attorney to work with—especially if you and your spouse are in agreement regarding your divorce. While it's possible to get a divorce on your own, there a...
While exceedingly rare, elevator accidents do occur. If you've been injured by a faulty elevator, you should be able to recover compensation. First, though, you will need to know who may be liable for the accident. Below, we'll look at the three most commonly liable parties for elevator accidents...
You're driving along safely, slowing down for a red light, when you hear a sudden crash and feel a sudden jolt. You've been hit by another driver. You and the other driver get out to assess the damage, but when you ask for their insurance information, they tell you that they don't have automotive...
If you've been injured due to another's negligence you deserve to receive compensation for your expenses and suffering. To do so, you will need to file a personal injury claim, which notifies the liable party or their insurance company of your injuries and the damages caused. A personal injury cl...
Not all traffic accidents are the same. Those involving trucks differ in a number of ways from those involving cars, especially in the level of destruction and severity of injuries they can potentially cause, given their size and weight. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administratio...
Learning how to drive is an important life milestone for your teenager. Unfortunately, this reality is likely less thrilling to you as a parent. It's not uncommon for the excitement felt by a teenage driver to misalign with the anxieties of a parent. After all, your priority for over 16 years has...
Summer has arrived and the weather is heating up, which means many of us are probably looking forward to taking a nice dip in the cool blue waters of a swimming pool to take a break from these rising temperatures. This is a fun activity for children and adults alike, but it is important to rememb...
It's June, and that means National Safety Month is in full swing! The National Safety Council works hard each year to spread public awareness about safety concerns at home and in the community. Your home is meant to be your sanctuary, but that doesn't mean it's void of dangers. In recognition of ...
Inman & Tourgee is excited to announce that we have been awarded the 2018 Readers' Choice Award For “Best Law Firm” by the Providence Journal. During the nomination round, The Providence Journal received nearly 40,000 nominations, narrowing that down to the top five in each category. From Feb. ...
As you and your new spouse start your lives together, you may be looking forward to the future. It can be exciting to plan for your new life together, from planning to start a family to moving into your dream home. One often-overlooked plan is the plan you should have in place in case of the very...
Planning for your future is a necessary step, though it can be difficult to think about the end of your life. While it isn't the most pleasant future event to plan for, it can be comforting to know that, when the time comes, you and your family will be prepared to handle this time the way you pre...
