Rhode Island Criminal Defense Lawyer Article: Bail and Arraignment in RI
If a person is arrested for a criminal misdemeanor in Rhode Island (RI) there are several potential scenarios. The police could hold the accused and bring him to Court for an arraignment in District Court in the morning. The police also could call a justice of the peace / Bail Commissioner who could arraign the accused at the police station and release the person. The bail commissioner could also set bail in order for the person to be released.
It is usually not advisable for a person to give a statement to the police without a Rhode
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David Slepkow is a Rhode Island Criminal Defense Lawyer concentrating in Criminal Law, DUI / DWI, Breathalyzer Refusals, Restraining Orders / No Contact Orders, Divorce, Family Law, Child Custody / Support / Visitation and Rhode Island Personal Injury and Car Accident Law If you have any questions or need legal help please call David Slepkow at 401-437-1100 or visit his website: Rhode Island Lawyers / Attorneys David Slepkow offers free initial consultations and accepts all major credit cards. For more useful information concerning Rhode Island (RI) criminal law and DUI please go to: RI Criminal law articles