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Seek a Lawyer’s Advice Before Providing a DNA Sample

October 16, 2018 | John L. Calcagni III

It is common knowledge that law enforcement uses DNA analysis to investigate and solve crimes. Prosecutors then use this DNA evidence at trial to convict the accused. If you are charged with a crime and your case involves DNA evidence,…

Hiring a Criminal Defense Lawyer Versus a General Practitioner

September 4, 2018 | John L. Calcagni III

When hiring a criminal defense lawyer, you must choose carefully. To become a lawyer, you must graduate from both college and law school, which takes a total of seven years if you attend school full-time. Once you have a…

Hiring a Criminal Defense Firm Versus a Criminal Defense Lawyer

August 31, 2018 | John L. Calcagni III

It is common knowledge that anyone charged with a crime needs a good criminal defense lawyer. Lawyers come in many varieties and have different skills, experiences, and resources to offer clients. When it comes to criminal defense attorneys, most…

Federal Speedy Trial Act

August 7, 2018 | John L. Calcagni III

People often ask if they have a right to a speedy trial. The answer is technically yes, but strategically, proceeding to trial quickly is not always in a defendant’s best interests. The right to speedy trial is set forth in…

Bail in Federal Criminal Cases

July 25, 2018 | John L. Calcagni III

Federal courts address bail at a defendant’s first court appearance. If the appearance is for a defendant charged by criminal complaint, it is called the “initial appearance.” If the appearance follows indictment by grand jury or the filing of a…

Rhode Island Expungement Law

July 10, 2018 | John L. Calcagni III

If you have ever been arrested, charged or convicted of a crime, under Rhode Island law, you may be entitled to have judicial and law enforcement records related to this event sealed or expunged. In either instance, if successful, information…

How to Avoid Mandatory Minimum Jail Sentences in Federal Drug Cases

June 18, 2018 | John L. Calcagni III

Mandatory minimum jail sentences in federal drug cases are avoidable. Under federal law, illegal drugs and controlled substances are addressed in Title 21, United States Code, Section 841 (21 U.S.C. § 841). There are three levels of federal felony…

What is Statutory Rape?

June 12, 2018 | John L. Calcagni III

Statutory Rape is sexual intercourse between a person of age to consent to sexual activity and another person who has not yet reached the legal age of consent. This crime is very different from the common law crime of rape,…

Sexual Assault in Rhode Island

June 4, 2018 | John L. Calcagni III

Sexual assault is commonly known as unwanted sexual contact. In Rhode Island, sexual assault crimes vary by degree or severity. The crime itself involves unwanted, physical sexual contact using force or coercion for purposes of sexual gratification. Force or coercion…

Excluding Physical Evidence with Motions to Suppress

May 10, 2018 | John L. Calcagni III

Motions to suppress may be used to exclude or limit the use of evidence in a criminal case that was obtained from an illegal search of seizure. These motions are presented to the court in writing and allege a violation…

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