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Did You Know?

There are 3 basic types with standard of proof
There are essentially three standards of proof applicable in most court proceedings. In criminal and delinquency cases, the offense must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt, the highest standard. In civil cases and neglect and dependency proceedings, the lowest standard applies by a mere preponderance of the evidence (more likely than not). In some civil cases, and in juvenile proceedings such a permanent termination of parental rights, an intermediate standard applies: proof by clear and convincing evidence.

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Criminal Defense Terms

Today's Terms

Fourth Amendment

Definition:
The 4th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects every person against unreasonable search and seizure by government officials.

Restitution

Definition:
Court-ordered payment to restore goods or money to the victim of a crime by the offender.

Manslaughter

Definition:
A person recklessly causes the death of another, or acting under extreme emotional disturbance, causes the death of another, or acting under circumstances when a person reasonably believes the circumstances provide a legal justification or excuse for his conduct constitutes manslaughter.

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Rhode Island Criminal-Defense Attorney

If you live in the following cities and need an Criminal-Defense attorney you should contact our Criminal-Defense Attorney as soon as possible:

Barrington
Bristol
Central Falls
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Cranston
Cumberland
East Greenwich
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Middletown
Narragansett
Newport

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Portsmouth
Providence
Riverside
Tiverton
Wakefield
Warwick
West Warwick
Westerly
Woonsocket

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