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901 Eastern Ave Suite 2 Fall River, MA 02723» view map
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At the Botelho Law Group we have several attorneys, with different specializations; to help your case’s individual needs.

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  University of Massachusetts School of Law, J.D. 2000
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David L. Graham

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Bankruptcy & Debt, Criminal, Estate, Divorce & Family Law, Accident & Injury

Since 1982, Attorney Graham has represented clients in many diverse areas of the law. He has represented hundreds of clients in the area of consumer b... (more)

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401-861-4056

840 Smithfield Ave., Lincoln, RI 02865

Renee Menard Bevilacqua

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Divorce & Family Law, Criminal, Business Organization, Contract

Renee M. Bevilacqua is a Family/Divorce and Criminal Law attorney in Rhode Island. She services Providence, Kent, Washington, and Newport County, Rhod... (more)

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401-424-5710

2220 Plainfield Pike, Cranston, RI 02921

Peter Petrarca

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Criminal, Accident & Injury, Litigation

Peter J. Petrarca is a graduate of Boston College Law School, with years of experience in personal injury, property damage, and litigation cases and a... (more)

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800-928-0391

330 Silver Spring St, Providence, RI 02904

Thomas C. Thomasian

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DUI-DWI, Domestic Violence & Neglect, , Firearms, Criminal

My name is Tom Thomasian and I have dedicated my career to practicing criminal defense law in Rhode Island. I did not start out as a private RI defens... (more)

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401-742-7903

55 Pine St, Providence, RI 02903

Joseph Francisco Botelho

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Bankruptcy & Debt, Immigration, Criminal, Estate, Divorce & Family Law

At the Botelho Law Group we have different attorneys, with different specializations; to help your case is individual needs. When choosing a lawyer or... (more)

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888-269-0688

48 East Manning Street, Providence, RI 02906

Stephen J. Antonucci

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Accident & Injury, Government, Employment, Criminal, Lawsuit & Dispute

Admitted to practice in Rhode Island and Massachusetts

Stephen comes to the firm with a background in law enforcement. He has extensive experience in labor relations, including contract negotiations, grie... (more)

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800-917-4751

450 Veterans Memorial Parkway, East Providence, RI 02914

Jacqueline I. Burns

Alimony & Spousal Support, Adoption, Criminal, Animal Bite

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635 Killingly Street, Johnston, RI 02919

Scott A. Lutes

Employment, Felony, DUI-DWI, Criminal

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1 Turks Head Place, Providence, RI 02903

Rui P. Alves

Immigration, Family Law, Child Support, Divorce & Family Law, DUI-DWI

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1 Financial Plaza, Providence, RI 02903

Marvin Homonoff

Arbitration, Criminal, Bed Bug, Animal Bite

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367 South Main Street, Providence, RI 02903

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LEGAL TERMS

CRIMINAL LAW

Laws written by Congress and state legislators that make certain behavior illegal and punishable by fines and/or imprisonment. By contrast, civil laws are not p... (more...)

Laws written by Congress and state legislators that make certain behavior illegal and punishable by fines and/or imprisonment. By contrast, civil laws are not punishable by imprisonment. In order to be found guilty of a criminal law, the prosecution must show that the defendant intended to act as he did; in civil law, you may sometimes be responsible for your actions even though you did not intend the consequences. For example, civil law makes you financially responsible for a car accident you caused but didn't intend.

SENTENCE

Punishment in a criminal case. A sentence can range from a fine and community service to life imprisonment or death. For most crimes, the sentence is chosen by ... (more...)

Punishment in a criminal case. A sentence can range from a fine and community service to life imprisonment or death. For most crimes, the sentence is chosen by the trial judge; the jury chooses the sentence only in a capital case, when it must choose between life in prison without parole and death.

LARCENY

Another term for theft. Although the definition of this term differs from state to state, it typically means taking property belonging to another with the inten... (more...)

Another term for theft. Although the definition of this term differs from state to state, it typically means taking property belonging to another with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of the property. If the taking is non forceful, it is larceny; if it is accompanied by force or fear directed against a person, it is robbery, a much more serious offense.

PROSECUTOR

A lawyer who works for the local, state or federal government to bring and litigate criminal cases.

HOT PURSUIT

An exception to the general rule that a police officer needs an arrest warrant before he can enter a home to make an arrest. If a felony has just occurred and a... (more...)

An exception to the general rule that a police officer needs an arrest warrant before he can enter a home to make an arrest. If a felony has just occurred and an officer has chased a suspect to a private house, the officer can forcefully enter the house in order to prevent the suspect from escaping or hiding or destroying evidence.

ACQUITTAL

A decision by a judge or jury that a defendant in a criminal case is not guilty of a crime. An acquittal is not a finding of innocence; it is simply a conclusio... (more...)

A decision by a judge or jury that a defendant in a criminal case is not guilty of a crime. An acquittal is not a finding of innocence; it is simply a conclusion that the prosecution has not proved its case beyond a reasonable doubt.

BAIL BOND

The money posted by a 'bondsman' for a defendant who cannot afford his bail. The defendant pays a certain portion, usually 10%. If the defendant fails to appear... (more...)

The money posted by a 'bondsman' for a defendant who cannot afford his bail. The defendant pays a certain portion, usually 10%. If the defendant fails to appear for a court hearing, the judge can issue a warrant for his arrest and threaten to 'forfeit,' or keep, the money if the defendant doesn't appear soon. Usually, the bondsman will look for the defendant and bring him back, forcefully if necessary, in order to avoid losing the bail money.

PLEA

The defendant's formal answer to criminal charges. Typically defendants enter one of the following pleas: guilty, not guilty or nolo contendere. A plea is usual... (more...)

The defendant's formal answer to criminal charges. Typically defendants enter one of the following pleas: guilty, not guilty or nolo contendere. A plea is usually entered when charges are formally brought (at arraignment).

ASSAULT

A crime that occurs when one person tries to physically harm another in a way that makes the person under attack feel immediately threatened. Actual physical co... (more...)

A crime that occurs when one person tries to physically harm another in a way that makes the person under attack feel immediately threatened. Actual physical contact is not necessary; threatening gestures that would alarm any reasonable person can constitute an assault. Compare battery.

SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

State v. Bouffard

... The burden of proof on the state is much lower than that which exists in a criminal trial â€” the state need only show that "reasonably satisfactory" evidence supports a finding that the defendant has violated his or her probation. ...

Rodrigues v. State

... She subsequently was charged by criminal information with delivery of both heroin and cocaine, as well as two counts of conspiracy to violate the Uniformed Controlled Substances Act, GL1956 chapter 28 of title 21, by delivering heroin and cocaine. ...

State v. Espinal

... Mr. Marine testified that, subsequent to the meeting with defendant, he filed a victim impact statement with the Attorney General's office, in which he stated that he would be amenable to an amendment of the criminal charge to that of disorderly conduct. ...

Harrisville Criminal Lawyer, Rhode Island

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David L. Graham

Renee Menard Bevilacqua

Peter Petrarca

Thomas C. Thomasian

Joseph Francisco Botelho

Stephen J. Antonucci

Jacqueline I. Burns

Scott A. Lutes

Rui P. Alves

Marvin Homonoff

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SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

State v. Bouffard

Rodrigues v. State

State v. Espinal

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