When people are convicted of drug crimes, the crime usually appears on their criminal records. In most circumstances, this former crime could prevent people from gaining employment or other benefits.

However, the drug crime can be removed from someone's criminal record in many circumstances. The process of removing the crime is known as expungement. For most people seeking expungement, they will be required to appear before a judge and argue their case. 

If you or anyone you has considered removing a drug crime from your record, contact the Rhode Island expungement lawyer James Powderly at 401-662-9006. 

A 17-year-old boy has been arrested for robbing a bank. According to police reports, the boy was identified by police through a fignerprint scan ran on a note that included the robber's fingerprints.

The boy allegedly handed the note to the teller, demanding money. The arrest, however, occurred six hours after the robbery. 

If your child has been convicted of armed robbery, contact the Rhode Island expungement lawyer James Powderly at 401-662-9006. 

Expungement law is especially useful for young offenders. Because young people convicted of crimes can sometimes get these crimes off their records, expungement law can improve their future prospects. 

One of the purposes of expungment is to give criminals a second chance. Without the opportunity for expungement, many criminals would face difficulties garnering future jobs. 

For instance, many employers will investigate a potential employees criminal record. If that criminal record contains serious felonies or worse crimes, then the employee will likely not be hired.

If you or anyone you know has questions about expungement law, contact the Rhode Island expungement lawyer James Powderly at 401-662-9006.

The Rhode Island legislature may soon pass a law that would ban texting while driving. Following the lead of many other cities and states, Rhode Island lawmakers believe that the ban will lead to a decrease in traffic accidents. 

For drivers who would be charged with texting while driving, they would likely face penalties similar to other traffic violations. These penalties would include fines and possible license suspensions. 

If you or anyone you know is trying to get a crime off your record, contact the Rhode Island expungement lawyer James Powderly at 401-662-9006.

A man was injured when he was hit by a car and dragged for more than a mile last week. According to police reports, although the man was stuck in the windshield, the driver did not stop for a mile. 

The man driving the car was charged with leaving the scne of an accident and allegedly did not stop until another car started following him. 

If you or anyone you know has been convicted of leaving the scene of an accident, contact the Rhode Island expungement attorney James Powderly at 401-662-9006.