Crime

Legal Ramifications of Marijuana Decriminalization

• Adam Thayer, Esq.
• May 23, 2013

Can police arrest for driving while intoxicated on marijuana? Does the smell constitute probable cause to stop and search a person or vehicle?

Issues

Is Criticism of a Police Officer Constitutionally Protected Free Speech?

• Adam Thayer, Esq.
• May 23, 2013

May you legally question a police officer when you feel a stop was not warranted?

Real Estate

Important Change to RI Real Estate Purchase & Sales Agreement

• Adam Thayer, Esq.
• May 23, 2013

As of 1/1/13 home buyers in RI now have a 10 day due diligence period to conduct their inspections.

Real Estate

Major Pitfall for Out-of-State Landlords

• Adam Thayer, Esq.
• May 23, 2013

State law requires the nonresident landlord to provide an in-state agent and in-state address for service of process and notice.

Issues

Distracted Driving: What Constitutes Criminal Negligence?

• Adam Thayer, Esq.
• May 23, 2013

Even “legal” behavior may result in criminal charges and loss of life.

Is Criticism of a Police Officer Constitutionally Protected Free Speech? (in North Kingstown Patch)

• Adam Thayer, Esq.
• May 6, 2013

May you legally question or criticize a police officer when you feel a stop was not warranted?

Is Criticism of a Police Officer Constituionally Protected Free Speech? (in Seekonk-Swansea Patch)

• Adam Thayer, Esq.
• May 3, 2013

May you legally question or criticize a police officer when you feel a stop was not warranted?

Online Scams Becoming More Sophisticated

• Adam Thayer, Esq.
• May 2, 2013

Online Scammers are becoming more aggresive and employing more sophisticated schemes.

How Short Sales Can Help Distressed Homeowners (in East Greenwich Patch)

• Adam Thayer, Esq.
• May 10, 2013

Short Sales can be the best option for those homeowners facing possible foreclosure.

Q&A on Legal Issues of Marijuana Decriminalization (in Tiverton-Little Compton Patch)

• Adam Thayer, Esq.
• Apr 29, 2013

Can police arrest for driving while intoxicated on marijuana? Does the smell constitute probable cause to stop and search a person or vehicle?