Supreme Judicial Court Justice Dalila Argaez Wendlandt is weighing whether to invoke protocol that could lead to the release of criminal defendants who have no lawyers amid a work stoppage.

Democratic leaders’ decision to omit the proposal from their wider spending plan frustrated attorneys, known as bar advocates ...

The decision, which cites Hanley’s record of “unblemished and exemplary” service, contrasts with a strongly worded dissent from a Providence police commander.

Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha and Public Defender Collin Geiselman are pushing for reform of the state's crime lab, but from different directions.

They say the rate is lower than those in neighboring states, with Maine and New York both paying $158 an hour, New Hampshire paying $125 to $150, and Rhode Island paying between $112 and $142.

“We are unable to comment further at this time due to an ongoing criminal investigation being conducted in coordination with the Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office,” Hunter continued ...

Rhode Island already has a "ban the box" law that prohibits employers from asking on a job application if someone has a criminal record. It was passed, over the objections of the business community.

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DiLibero has been licensed to practice law in Rhode Island since 1992 and since 1997 in Massachusetts, with no previous disciplinary actions taken against him. His office is on Dorrance Street.

DiLibero has been licensed to practice law in Rhode Island since 1992 and since 1997 in Massachusetts, with no previous disciplinary actions taken against him. His office is on Dorrance Street.