On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP posted on Tuesday, April 20, 2021. Not many people enjoy getting that notice in the mail that they have to show up for jury duty. In many cases, it’s a day off work wasted...
Criminal Law/DUI Defense
Admission of Cell Phone Videos in Criminal Cases
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP posted on Tuesday, November 10, 2020. It’s become very commonplace for people to whip out their phones and start filming interesting things. A crime taking place indeed falls...
Disappearing Contractor: What Can You Do?
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP on Wednesday, July 24, 2019. Nothing is more frustrating than shelling out a lot of money for a home remodeling job that starts out OK but then abruptly stops because your...
DUI Laws in Rhode Island
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP on Wednesday, October 31, 2018. If you will pardon the pun, DUI laws in Rhode Island are pretty stiff. Taking a hard stance against drunk driving and driving under the influence...
Should You Have a Dash Cam?
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP on Wednesday, October 17, 2018. No longer just for professional drivers and law enforcement, dash cams are becoming the norm in many personal vehicles. Due to the pervasive...
Woman accused of DUI after calling police for road rage
Drinking and driving is a hazard to yourself and others, which is part of the reason why it's illegal to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 percent or higher. Not all people who appear intoxicated are, though, so it's important for the appropriate...
You can defend your rights if you’re stopped for a DUI
Although you know that drinking and driving is not a smart decision, you still got behind the wheel and drove while intoxicated. You were rightfully pulled over, but you don't want to face time in jail or penalties for your actions. You thought your blood alcohol...
Yes, you can fight to have your DUI dismissed
If you've received a DUI charge and now have to go to court, you may be worried that life as you know it will change forever. The truth is that minor DUI charges have a minimal impact on your ability to drive, but they can impact your life for a significant amount of...
Insanity plea results in not guilty verdict for 36-year-old man
It is important to have someone help you defend yourself if you're accused of a crime. Why? Your attorney can help you protect your rights. Imagine being in your home and not knowing what your name is, where you are or what you're doing. Maybe the trees look like...
Can you get drunk from food cooked in alcohol?
You went out to eat with friends and made sure you didn't drink, because you had to be the one to drive home sober. Not long after you started your trek home, you noticed that you weren't feeling quite right. Shortly thereafter, a police officer pulled you over to the...
Mens rea: The mental state behind the crime
"Mens rea" is the legal term that refers to the mental status, or "guilty mind," of the defendant at the time the crime was committed. It's what ultimately helps determine exactly what crime a person should be convicted of having committed, if at all. For example,...
Refuting a drug recognition expert in court
Drug recognition experts are specifically trained law officers used to identify drivers who are impaired by drugs, not alcohol. If you're pulled over for suspected inebriation and the Breathalyzer is normal, you may find yourself subject to an exam by a DRE next. Drug...
What can your defense attorney do at the lineup to help you?
In a previous blog entry, we've discussed some of the numerous the problems with eyewitness identifications. Let's address a specific issue involving eyewitnesses that many defendants have to overcome: the lineup. If you're ever asked to participate in a physical...