April 10, 2026
Every day in Rhode Island, people face criminal charges without knowing what happens next. The path from arrest to resolution follows a specific sequence - arraignment, discovery, motions, negotiation or trial, sentencing - and each stage has its own deadlines, its own courtroom, and its own decisions that shape the outcome. Understanding the Rhode Island […]
March 25, 2026
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December 1, 2020
[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent="no" equal_height_columns="no" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" background_position="center center" background_repeat="no-repeat" fade="no" background_parallax="none" parallax_speed="0.3" video_aspect_ratio="16:9" video_loop="yes" video_mute="yes" border_style="solid" type="flex"][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" layout="1_1" background_position="left top" border_style="solid" border_position="all" spacing="yes" background_repeat="no-repeat" margin_top="0px" margin_bottom="0px" animation_speed="0.3" animation_direction="left" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" center_content="no" last="true" hover_type="none" first="true" background_blend_mode="overlay"][fusion_text hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" sticky_display="normal,sticky" animation_direction="left" animation_speed="0.3" animation_delay="0"] For every action there is a consequence. And if your action is to steal a car the […]
August 1, 2019
[fusion_builder_container type="flex" hundred_percent="no" equal_height_columns="no" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" background_position="center center" background_repeat="no-repeat" fade="no" background_parallax="none" parallax_speed="0.3" video_aspect_ratio="16:9" video_loop="yes" video_mute="yes" border_style="solid"][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" layout="1_1" background_position="left top" border_style="solid" border_position="all" spacing="yes" background_repeat="no-repeat" margin_top="0px" margin_bottom="0px" animation_speed="0.3" animation_direction="left" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" center_content="no" last="true" hover_type="none" first="true" background_blend_mode="overlay"][fusion_text hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" sticky_display="normal,sticky" animation_direction="left" animation_speed="0.3" animation_delay="0"] RI Criminal Defense Attorney Chad F Bank When developing a case a good RI Criminal Defense Lawyer […]
May 5, 2019
Drinking and a day on the water often go hand in hand. However, you may not know that the same rules apply to boating under the influence (BUI) as they do to driving under the influence. Rhode Island officials are going to start cracking down on boaters who decide to kick back a few drinks. […]
March 3, 2019
Decriminalizing drugs is a topic of a lot of discussions, with the United Nations backing it. But, what does that mean for our country? Ours is different from the others that have seen much better progress in that area than we have. Will it work here? While there are many things to consider, here are […]
January 1, 2019
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December 5, 2018
College Criminal Defense Lawyer - Chad F. Bank College is a time when young people get their first true taste of independence. That is liberating and exciting for a lot of reasons, but it can also have a dark side. When you put thousands of young people in the same place with very limited restrictions […]
August 24, 2018
Do you have kidnapping charges against you in Rhode Island? These occurrences are often found in the confusion of custody battles between parents. The complexity surrounding these very sensitive circumstances can sometimes lead to criminal charges. At The Law Office of Chad F Bank, we believe that everyone should be aware of his or her […]
February 7, 2018
We should never take domestic violence lightly. However, there are countless cases every year that involve false domestic violence allegations. Some people go as far as using false domestic violence allegations to increase their odds of winning a divorce battle. Today we are going to take a look at the alarming trend of domestic violence […]
December 27, 2017
Harvey Weinstein is in some serious trouble. If you pay any attention to the news, then you know that Weinstein faces many allegations of sexual assault and harassment. But there's one thing that the news doesn't say - whether or not any of the accusers have a case. With no evidence, the accusations could mean […]
November 3, 2017
At times, our criminal justice system fails innocent individuals. In the past, there were frequent cases of false rape convictions. Although false convictions today are less frequent, they still occur. Learn about the history of false convictions for rape and why they still happen. A Glimpse in the Past Decades ago, it was difficult to […]
October 23, 2017
With the advancement of technology, paying for things has become easier. However, with that convenience comes a security risk. It's also become easier for people to steal your credit card information. As a result, the courts take a strong stance against those who are facing credit card fraud charges.The crime comes with severe penalties. If […]
September 19, 2017
Knowing what a mandatory minimum sentence is can be beneficial in understanding how much trouble you might be in when you are facing criminal charges. But, what does that mean? What is a Mandatory Minimum Sentence? There are some sentences that require a minimum amount of time in prison or a certain threshold of fines. […]
September 11, 2017
If you watch enough crime dramas on television, you probably know that a search warrant is required for police to search your home. But, TV isn't always about real life, and sometimes it's just dramatic additions to an actual scenario. What your rights are and what you should do when an officer asks to search […]
August 18, 2017
As our world relies more on technology, life gets a little easier. However, technology isn‚Äôt without its challenges. One of those challenges is identity theft. People put their personal details out on the internet. And it‚Äôs not difficult for someone with experience and bad intentions to steal those details. Find out everything you should know […]
August 9, 2017
So, you were speeding through traffic and got pulled over by a police officer? Or maybe you neglected to put on your seatbelt and felt the full fury of Clickit-or-Ticket. It could be that you were just randomly pulled over for no fault of your own; in these instances, you need to know how to […]
July 14, 2017
Fight against your shoplifting charge with a professional RI criminal defense shoplifting attorney. A shoplifting charge is a result of the last minute impulsive behavior. The person who shoplifts usually feels a sense of guilt and is remorseful about his/her action. If you're in that position and you've made a mistake, and have been arrested […]
May 21, 2017
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May 14, 2017
Juvenile Crime: The Facts The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention states that juvenile courts in the U.S. deal with almost 1.4 million cases involving minors under the age of 18 a year. Our juvenile crimes problem makes the United States the largest incarcerator of any developed country's youth population. To break it down: […]
April 21, 2017
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January 13, 2017
[fusion_builder_container type="flex" hundred_percent="no" equal_height_columns="no" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" background_position="center center" background_repeat="no-repeat" fade="no" background_parallax="none" parallax_speed="0.3" video_aspect_ratio="16:9" video_loop="yes" video_mute="yes" border_style="solid"][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" layout="1_1" background_position="left top" border_style="solid" border_position="all" spacing="yes" background_repeat="no-repeat" margin_top="0px" margin_bottom="0px" animation_speed="0.3" animation_direction="left" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" center_content="no" last="true" hover_type="none" first="true" background_blend_mode="overlay"][fusion_text hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" sticky_display="normal,sticky" animation_direction="left" animation_speed="0.3" animation_delay="0"]Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious crime in Rhode Island. If you have been arrested or […]
January 4, 2017
If you want to use the law to your advantage, you need to have the right kind of legal counsel in your corner as soon as it becomes necessary. Unfortunately, it‚Äôs not always clear when, where, and why you need to hire a Rhode Island assault lawyer. Rhode Island assault and battery laws are more […]
December 12, 2016
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October 14, 2016
Experienced Providence Assault Lawyer In Rhode Island, assault is a serious charge that can result in serious consequences, so if you‚Äôve been arrested for assault, contact the Providence assault lawyer that Rhode Island residents have trusted for more than a decade: Chad Bank! When should you call the Providence assault lawyer you can trust? In […]
September 6, 2016
[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent="no" hundred_percent_height="no" hundred_percent_height_scroll="no" hundred_percent_height_center_content="yes" equal_height_columns="no" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" background_position="center center" background_repeat="no-repeat" fade="no" background_parallax="none" enable_mobile="no" parallax_speed="0.3" video_aspect_ratio="16:9" video_loop="yes" video_mute="yes" border_style="solid" type="legacy"][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" layout="1_1" center_content="no" target="_self" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" background_position="left top" background_repeat="no-repeat" hover_type="none" border_style="solid" border_position="all" animation_direction="left" animation_speed="0.3" last="true" border_sizes_top="0" border_sizes_bottom="0" border_sizes_left="0" border_sizes_right="0" first="true" background_blend_mode="overlay"][fusion_text disable_idd="no" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" sticky_display="normal,sticky" html_attributes="W10=" animation_direction="left" animation_speed="0.3" animation_delay="0"] Brown University Criminal Defense Were you arrested on criminal […]
August 25, 2016
[fusion_builder_container type="flex" hundred_percent="no" equal_height_columns="no" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" background_position="center center" background_repeat="no-repeat" fade="no" background_parallax="none" parallax_speed="0.3" video_aspect_ratio="16:9" video_loop="yes" video_mute="yes" border_style="solid"][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" layout="1_1" background_position="left top" border_style="solid" border_position="all" spacing="yes" background_repeat="no-repeat" margin_top="0px" margin_bottom="0px" animation_speed="0.3" animation_direction="left" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" center_content="no" last="true" hover_type="none" first="true" background_blend_mode="overlay"][fusion_text hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" sticky_display="normal,sticky" animation_direction="left" animation_speed="0.3" animation_delay="0"] Pawtucket Criminal Defense Lawyer Have you been accused of a criminal offense? This is not the time […]
June 22, 2016
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April 12, 2016
Uber and Lyft The two largest ride-sharing companies in the United States, are once again facing legislation in the Ocean State. Uber and Lyft are both ride-sharing companies controlled through your smartphone. Ride-sharing programs do more things than many lawmakers would like you to know including more than just give people a simple ride to […]
December 1, 2015
[fusion_builder_container type="flex" hundred_percent="no" equal_height_columns="no" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" background_position="center center" background_repeat="no-repeat" fade="no" background_parallax="none" parallax_speed="0.3" video_aspect_ratio="16:9" video_loop="yes" video_mute="yes" border_style="solid"][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" layout="1_1" background_position="left top" border_style="solid" border_position="all" spacing="yes" background_repeat="no-repeat" margin_top="0px" margin_bottom="0px" animation_speed="0.3" animation_direction="left" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" center_content="no" last="true" hover_type="none" first="true" background_blend_mode="overlay"][fusion_text disable_idd="no" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" sticky_display="normal,sticky" html_attributes="W10=" animation_direction="left" animation_speed="0.3" animation_delay="0"] Rhode Island Criminal Defense Lawyer Just one night of hanging out with friends can be […]
November 11, 2015
[fusion_builder_container type="flex" hundred_percent="no" equal_height_columns="no" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" background_position="center center" background_repeat="no-repeat" fade="no" background_parallax="none" parallax_speed="0.3" video_aspect_ratio="16:9" video_loop="yes" video_mute="yes" border_style="solid"][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" layout="1_1" background_position="left top" border_style="solid" border_position="all" spacing="yes" background_repeat="no-repeat" margin_top="0px" margin_bottom="0px" animation_speed="0.3" animation_direction="left" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" center_content="no" last="true" hover_type="none" first="true" background_blend_mode="overlay"][fusion_text hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" sticky_display="normal,sticky" animation_direction="left" animation_speed="0.3" animation_delay="0"] Rhode Island Criminal Defense Lawyers in Providence It doesn't matter if you have been arrested for assault, […]
October 12, 2015
[fusion_builder_container type="flex" hundred_percent="no" equal_height_columns="no" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" background_position="center center" background_repeat="no-repeat" fade="no" background_parallax="none" parallax_speed="0.3" video_aspect_ratio="16:9" video_loop="yes" video_mute="yes" border_style="solid"][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" layout="1_1" background_position="left top" border_style="solid" border_position="all" spacing="yes" background_repeat="no-repeat" margin_top="0px" margin_bottom="0px" animation_speed="0.3" animation_direction="left" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" center_content="no" last="true" hover_type="none" first="true" background_blend_mode="overlay"][fusion_text hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" sticky_display="normal,sticky" animation_direction="left" animation_speed="0.3" animation_delay="0"]When you have been arrested in Rhode Island it is important you retain legal counsel immediately. But do […]
September 12, 2015
[fusion_builder_container type="flex" hundred_percent="no" equal_height_columns="no" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" background_position="center center" background_repeat="no-repeat" fade="no" background_parallax="none" parallax_speed="0.3" video_aspect_ratio="16:9" video_loop="yes" video_mute="yes" border_style="solid"][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" layout="1_1" background_position="left top" border_style="solid" border_position="all" spacing="yes" background_repeat="no-repeat" margin_top="0px" margin_bottom="0px" animation_speed="0.3" animation_direction="left" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" center_content="no" last="true" hover_type="none" first="true" background_blend_mode="overlay"][fusion_text hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" sticky_display="normal,sticky" animation_direction="left" animation_speed="0.3" animation_delay="0"] Two New Yorkers have been arrested Friday after Rhode Island State Police arrest them in a drug […]
August 4, 2015
Recently, President Barack Obama called for a motion to fix the criminal justice system which would place more focus on specific communities, courtrooms and cellblocks. The new federal review would include an investigation on the use of solitary confinement and a sentencing reform bill by the end of 2015. Obama announced his criminal sentencing reformation […]
January 6, 2015
With the changing of the guard often comes a change in regulations which affect the Rhode Island Drug Crime Rates. The guidelines for drug crimes are being debated across the nation. Should marijuana be considered an illegal substance? Should its medicinal benefits outweigh its reputation for criminal activity? Wherever you stand on the issue there […]
November 10, 2014
Homicide is viewed as a serious crime in the state of Rhode Island and at large. Homicide is often deemed one of the most heinous crimes to commit. Under Rhode Island law, this violent act is severely punishable and often receives the maximum sentencing possible. There are many complexities regarding homicide cases and an experienced […]