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A Practical Guide to Trying DUI Cases in Rhode Island

  • Book

  • 395 Pages
  • January 2024
  • Region: United States
  • Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc. (MCLE)
  • ID: 5936846
Designed specifically for lawyers who defend and prosecute drunk driving cases in Rhode Island, A Practical Guide to Trying DUI Cases in Rhode Island is a first for the State of Rhode Island. Editor Richard S. Humphrey, Esq. of Tiverton, RI has assembled a winning cadre of DUI experts to join him in developing this must-have resource, which offers practical, seasoned guidance backed by case law and statutory authorities. A Practical Guide to Trying DUI Cases in Rhode Island has been tailored to serve as a practice resource for both Rhode Island prosecutors and defense counsel.

Table of Contents

Chapter 01 - Statutory Authority for Rhode Island Drunk Driving Law
Stefanie A. Murphy, Esq.,
Law Offices of Stefanie A. Murphy LLC

Chapter 02 - The “Midnight Call” - Handling Your First Communications with a Potential Client
Brianna C. Repetto, Esq.,
Repetto Law LLC

Chapter 03 - Second Offense and Refusal Cases
Nicholas A. Solitro, Esq.,
Robert E. Craven & Associates

Chapter 04 - Blood Evidence in the Prosecution of DUI Cases
B. Jean Rosiello, Esq.,
MacFadyen, Gescheidt & O'Brien

Chapter 05 - Breathalyzer, Alcohol, and Field Sobriety Tests
Angelica Bovis, Esq.,
Exhibit 5A - Preliminary Breath Test Rules and Regulations 2006

Chapter 06 - Right to a Physical Examination
Richard S. Humphrey, Esq.,
Law Offices of Richard S. Humphrey

Chapter 07 - Search and Seizure in Drunk Driving Cases
Brianna C. Repetto, Esq.,
Repetto Law LLC
Exhibit 7A - Rhode Island’s Search Warrant and Implied Consent Statutes: Biological Material and Legislative Abrogation of State v. Dearmas and State v. DiStefano

Chapter 08 - Preparing the DUI Case in Rhode Island from the Perspective of the Police and Prosecution
Vincent M. McAteer,
Cranston Police Department
Exhibit 8A - Training Guide for Successfully Navigating a DUI Investigation

Chapter 09 - Pretrial Motions Practice in Criminal Cases in State Court
Stefanie A. Murphy, Esq.,
Law Offices of Stefanie A. Murphy LLC

Chapter 10 - Appeals of First-Offense Refusal Convictions
Richard S. Humphrey, Esq.,
Law Offices of Richard S. Humphrey
Exhibit 10A - Appeal Form
Exhibit 10B - Complaint
Exhibit 10C - Notice of Appeal

Chapter 11 - DUI Sealing and Expungement
Hon. Allison C. Abilheira,
Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal
Exhibit 11A - District Court Motion and Affidavit to Expunge or Seal Record
Exhibit 11B - Request to Seal Record - Case Dismissed 48(a)
Exhibit 11C - Superior Court Motion and Affidavit to Expunge or Seal Record - Misdemeanor
Exhibit 11D - Superior Court Motion and Affidavit to Expunge or Seal Record - Felony

Chapter 12 - Ignition Interlock Devices and Hardship Licenses
Hon. Allison C. Abilheira,
Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal
Exhibit 12A - Sample Hardship Affidavit

Chapter 13 - Rhode Island Department of Motor Vehicles
Hon. Allison C. Abilheira,
Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal

Chapter 14 - Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana
Matthew L. LaMountain, Esq.,
Law Office of Matthew L. LaMountain
Appendices
Appendices
Appendix A - Case Law Pertaining to Drunk Driving Prosecution and Defense
Appendix B - Search and Seizure Without Warrants Checklists: An Explanatory Note, Overview, and Table of Contents
Appendix C - Exculpatory Evidence Checklist
Appendix D - Stipulated Protective Order Governing the Disclosure and Use of Confidential Material
Appendix E - Defendant’s Jury Instructions for DUI Cases
Appendix F - Selected Rhode Island Motor Vehicle Offenses Pertinent to Driving Under the Influence of Liquor and Drugs
Appendix G - Significant Case Decisions
Appendix H - Excerpts from Rhode Island Department of Health Manuals
Appendix I - Trial Notebook Checklists
Appendix J - Department of Health - State Laboratories and Medical Examiner
Checklist A1 - Bail Revision
Checklist A2 - Daubert Issues
Checklist A3 - Sealing the Record
Checklist A4 - Expungement
Checklist A5 - Sentencing
Checklist A6 - Pretrial Issues and Objections
Checklist A7 - Evidentiary Foundations
Checklist A8 - Motions in Limine
Checklist A9 - Voir Dire

Author(s)

Editor(s)

Stefanie A. Murphy, Esq.,
Law Offices of Stefanie A. Murphy LLC, East Greenwich

Author(s)

Hon. Allison C. Abilheira,
Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal, Cranston

Angelica Bovis, Esq.,
Smithfield

Michael A. DiLauro, Esq.,
Rhode Island Department of Public Defender, Providence

Christina Dzierzek,
Law Offices Richard S. Humphrey, Tiverton

Richard S. Humphrey, Esq.,
Law Offices of Richard S. Humphrey, Tiverton

Matthew L. LaMountain, Esq.,
Law Office of Matthew L. LaMountain, Warwick

Vincent M. McAteer,
Cranston Police Department, Cranston

Erin B. McKenna, Esq.,

Stefanie A. Murphy, Esq.,
Law Offices of Stefanie A. Murphy LLC, East Greenwich

Brianna C. Repetto, Esq.,
Repetto Law LLC, Warwick

B. Jean Rosiello, Esq.,
MacFadyen, Gescheidt & O'Brien, Providence

Nicholas A. Solitro, Esq.,
Robert E. Craven & Associates, North Kingstown