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      • Can I Be Charged With Drug Possession if the Drugs Aren't Mine?
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      • 5 Factors to Consider When Choosing a Criminal Defense Lawyer
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      • Accused of a Crime? Avoid Posting on Social Media.
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      • What Does It Mean When Evidence Is Suppressed?
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      • Will My Criminal Case Go to Trial?
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    • November
      • What Are the Penalties for Felonies in Rhode Island?
      • The Law Office of Thomas C. Thomasian, Esq. Receives Expertise.com’s 2021 Best Criminal Defense Attorneys in Providence Award
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      • Can Police Force Me to Unlock My Phone?
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      • How Does a Criminal Appeal Work?
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      • What Is the Presumption of Innocence?
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      • Do Police Need a Warrant to Conduct a DUI Blood Draw?
      • What Are Collateral Consequences of a Conviction?
    • January
      • Court Date in a Few Months? Why Hiring an Attorney Now Can Make a Difference.
  • 2020
    • December
      • Self-Defense in Rhode Island
    • November
      • 3 Types of Domestic Violence Protective Orders in RI
    • October
      • Ghost Guns Ban Becomes Law in Rhode Island
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      • What Is a Statute of Limitations?
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    • August
      • Your Rights During a DUI Stop
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      • What Are the Levels of Offenses in Rhode Island?
      • What's Entrapment, and Is It Illegal?
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      • What Factors Can Impact Results on Field Sobriety Tests?
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      • What's the Difference Between Probation and Parole?
      • Can I Face Criminal Charges for Shooting a BB Gun?
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      • Do I Have to Surrender My Firearms in a Domestic Violence Matter?
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      • What is Attorney-Client Privilege?
      • Can a Rhode Island Employer Ask About Your Criminal History?
  • 2019
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      • How Do Police Detect Drunk Drivers?
      • How a DUI Can Affect Your Employment & Education
    • November
      • Holiday Office Parties & Sexual Misconduct
      • DUI Breath Tests are Often Unreliable
      • Top 5 Holiday Crimes
      • What Happens If I Miss Jury Duty in Rhode Island?
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      • Can an Alleged Victim of Rhode Island Domestic Violence Drop Charges?
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      • What Types of Fireworks are Illegal in Rhode Island?
    • May
      • Not Guilty Verdict Reached in Alleged Prostitution Case
    • March
      • Can I Choose My Chemical Test if I'm Arrested for DUI?
      • Can I Be Charged with DUI if I Was Arrested on Private Property?
    • February
      • 5 Factors That Can Influence Your Blood Alcohol Concentration
    • January
      • Can a Chemical Blood Test Be Wrong?
      • 16 Rhode Island Residents Face DUI Charges After the Holidays
  • 2018
    • December
      • Prescription Drug Crimes
    • November
      • How Do I Beat a DUI?
      • What Is Considered Stalking?
    • October
      • What You Need to Know About Trespassing Crimes
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      • Common Probation Violation Questions
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      • What Are the Penalties for Commercial DUI in RI?
      • Legal Defenses for Domestic Violence Allegations
      • What Are My Rights?
    • June
      • DUI Tips to Remember This Memorial Day Weekend
      • Marijuana Laws in Rhode Island Explained
    • February
      • False Accusations of Child Sexual Abuse: What Should You Do?
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      • Legal Defenses for Shoplifting Charges
      • What to Do if You Are Arrested for Drug Possession
      • Sexual Assault Allegations: Next Steps
      • What You Need to Know About Appealing Your Case
  • 2017
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      • 5 Questions You Should Be Asking Your DUI Defense Lawyer
      • Why You Need an Attorney for Trespassing Charges
      • What Happens if I Refuse to Take a Breathalyzer Test?
    • November
      • Do I Need a DUI Lawyer if I Was Barely Over the Legal Limit?
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      • How Long Will a Juvenile Crime Stay on My Child's Record?
      • Electronic Solicitation of a Minor: What You Need to Know
      • Can I Be Charged with a Crime for Accidently Starting a Fire?
      • Falsely Accused of Domestic Violence: What Do I Do?
    • August
      • Understanding Your Miranda Rights
    • July
      • What Are the Penalties for Violating a No Contact Order?
      • Can Police Search My House Without a Warrant?
    • February
      • Will I Lose My Driver's License if I Am Arrested for a DUI?
      • Common Issues with Breathalyzers
      • Is Field Sobriety Testing a Requirement?
  • 2016
    • December
      • Will I Be Going to Jail for my Rhode Island DUI?
    • November
      • Benefits of Hiring a DUI Attorney
      • Arrested on Halloween in Rhode Island?
    • October
      • Taking Care of Your Child after a DUI Arrest
    • September
      • New Test Can Determine Marijuana DUI
      • New Presentation on What to Do After an Arrest
      • Diet Drink Mixers Lead to DUI
      • College DUI Could Damage Your Future
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    • January
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      • Attorney Thomasian Recognized by the American Society of Legal Advocates
  • 2015
    • December
      • Arrested New Year's Eve for DUI?
    • November
      • What is BAC and how is it determined?
    • August
      • FBI Bust Finds Over 1,000 Marijuana Plants in Providence
    • June
      • New RI bill to Restrict BHO Extraction
    • April
      • BHO Arrests leading to New Rhode Island Drug Laws
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