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General information only. Not legal advice.
Short, plain-language guides to common legal questions. Each article explains how the law works in Rhode Island, and in Massachusetts where it matters, and cites the statutes and court rules behind it. They are general information, not legal advice about your situation.
General information only. Not legal advice.
These articles provide general educational information only. They are not legal advice, an attorney’s opinion about your circumstances, or a substitute for advice from a lawyer licensed in the relevant jurisdiction. Reading a page or contacting the firm does not by itself create an attorney-client relationship. Laws and procedures can change, and deadlines depend on the facts. Consult a lawyer about your own situation before making legal decisions.
Articles
Start with the guide closest to your situation.
- Rhode Island DUI and Massachusetts OUI, compared
A side-by-side look at limits, license loss, penalties, lookback periods, and test refusal in both states.
- What happens at an arraignment in Providence
What the judge does at your first District Court date at the Garrahy Judicial Complex, how pleas and bail work, and what to bring.
- What to do after a car accident in Rhode Island
The steps to take at the scene and afterward, from the police and DMV report to insurance and the deadline to sue.
- Can I claim diminished value in Rhode Island?
A guide to how Rhode Island measures the value your car lost, who pays, what evidence to gather, and how long you have.
- Rhode Island Small Claims Court: Filing and Hearing Guide
Filing, court forms, the hearing and next steps, with links to Rhode Island court guides.
More Tools
Have a court date? Our court guides cover the Rhode Island and Massachusetts courthouses where we appear. Facing a DUI or OUI charge? The penalty explorer shows the ranges for your state and offense. For additional preparation articles, visit our legal blog and practice guides.
For an injury involving a property condition rather than a collision, use the Rhode Island slip-and-fall and premises-liability guide to organize the incident and property records.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. It is general legal information. Your facts can change how the law applies, so talk with a lawyer about your own case.
The DUI and OUI comparison covers both states. The other articles focus on Rhode Island. Our Massachusetts pages cover state-specific topics such as show cause hearings.
Your summons, citation, or bail paperwork names the court. Our court guides list what each courthouse hears and what to expect when you arrive.
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Reminder: general information only; not legal advice. Read the full legal disclaimer.