At The Law Offices of Kensley Barrett, me and my team believe that knowledge is power — especially when it comes to navigating the criminal justice system in Massachusetts. One of the most important factors shaping a defendant's experience is the overall volume and trends in criminal court filing...
Freight Cargo Theft in Rhode Island & Massachusetts: A Growing Threat to Businesses At The Law Offices of Kensley Barrett, we continue to monitor the rise in freight cargo theft affecting businesses and carriers throughout Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Cargo theft — including high-value freigh...
No matter what kind of criminal charges youre facing, you are going to be up against some pretty hefty consequences. These types of crimes can leave you with exorbitant fines and even time spent in jail. Not to mention, a criminal charge will show up on your public record, potentially making it ...
By now, youve probably heard about someone “pleading insanity” in a criminal defense case, but have you ever wondered what that actually means? With most states in the country having at least one version of an insanity defense, it often becomes even more confusing to figure out how it all works....
Rhode Island State Police have more than doubled the number of citations written for texting while driving, and a recent Traffic Tribunal ruling stated you dont have to be sending or receiving a text to violate that law. The states “text messaging” statute does not mention other potentially d...
Theres no doubt that being arrested for any kind of crime can be a very scary situation. Most likely, you arent sure whats going to happen next or what you should even do at a time like this. The good news is, you dont have to panic or feel intimidated by being in the police station, surround...
Being arrested, whether its for a DUI or any other crime, can be a stressful and scary situation. If youve never been arrested before, you likely have no idea what to expect. And no matter how many times its happened to you, you still need to think carefully about what your next move will be. ...
as your child just received a DUI? As a parent, this is no doubt a very stressful and scary situation. If you have never dealt with this previously, you are likely wondering what to expect. What kind of consequences will your child face? Will there be jail time? There are a lot of questions likel...
Have you been convicted of a domestic violence charge? Learn more about the domestic violence laws in Rhode Island below. If you or someone you know has been charged with domestic violence in the state of Rhode Island, its important to contact a lawyer to help with the case. The sooner you cont...
If you feel as if your life and wellbeing are in danger, a restraining order may be the quickest option you have to gain peace of mind. Contact our office to learn more and receive a free consultation today! A restraining order may be necessary for a number of reasons. If you are concerned for y...
If youve received a DUI in the state of Rhode Island, you may be confused as to what happens next. Find out below what the process looks like and what your options are. In Rhode Island, driving while intoxicated (DUI) is a misdemeanor for first time offenders. It is illegal in Rhode Island to d...
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