More bad news for RI on the ‘upholding our constitutional rights’ front, this time with regard to children and the Rhode Island truancy court administration. The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a class action lawsuit stating that the “state’s truancy court system is devoid of due process protections in violation of state and federal law.”
The nine teenagers listed as plaintiffs in the case all have varying degrees of chronic medical conditions, family care taking issues, and special education needs that have prevented them from either attending class regularly, or completing homework assignments on time.
The ACLU feels that the truancy court’s efforts to push these students toward an already overly burdened juvenile and criminal justice system is not the way to help them graduate or avoid a criminal future.
The full article can be read here http://rawstory.com/rs/2010/0329/truancy-court-unconstitutionally-punishes-sick-disabled-children-aclu-lawsuit/
If your child is facing an uncertain situation in the juvenile or criminal justice system, you need to contact a knowledgeable RI criminal attorney immediately.
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you have questions about this posting or are interested in Criminal
Defense, Divorce, or Immigration Law in RI contact Rhode Island Criminal
Defense Lawyer John E. MacDonald at 401-421-1440.
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Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Domestic Violence in RI ~ Rights of the Accused
In an article posted Friday, March 26, 2010 on MensNewsDaily.com, the constitutionality of recent changes to Rhode Island Domestic Violence laws was discussed.
The article, by Carey Roberts, outlines the Violence Against Women Act in Rhode Island, and the challenges it faces as a violation of the First, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendments.
The act allows law enforcement to step into any situation where there is an accusation only of domestic violence, without due process, without investigation, and simply remove the accused party. The simple act of asking your partner to take out the trash, under the broad language of this law, can be determined to constitute domestic abuse.
The full article can be seen at http://mensnewsdaily.com/2010/03/26/latest-threat-to-the-constitution-the-domestic-violence-industry/
If you have been unfairly accused of domestic violence in RI, contact a reputable RI Criminal Attorney for a consultation immediately to protect your rights.
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If you have questions about this posting or are interested in Criminal Defense, Divorce, or Immigration Law in RI contact Rhode Island Criminal Defense Lawyer John E. MacDonald at 401-421-1440.
To learn more about The Law Office of John MacDonald, please visit his website at AggressiveLegalServices.com.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
RI Immigration Lawyer in RI Criminal Matter
How Immigration Status Can Be Effected by Criminal Activity
In the State of Rhode Island, and in many other states across the nation, the consequences of a criminal act are often far less stringent than the resulting immigration consequences.
To aid your attorney in this matter, you need to be completely forthcoming with any and all information about your current immigration status, as well as the details and facts surrounding your criminal matter. If you are not completely honest with your immigration attorney, he or she will have a difficult time protecting your rights, or arguing on your behalf to allow you to remain in the United States.
There are a great deal of pertinent facts and questions your criminal and immigration attorney will need to know. Be ready to provide documentation of your current immigration status, including your passport as well as any information concerning your criminal record or history.
Aggressive Legal Services can represent you for your criminal matter while arguing for your immigration status as well. If you find yourself in the unfortunate situation of being arrested for a criminal offense contact RI criminal and immigration attorneys immediately.
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If you have questions about this posting or are interested in Criminal Defense, Divorce, or Immigration Law in RI contact Rhode Island Criminal Defense Lawyer John E. MacDonald at 401-421-1440.
To learn more about The Law Office of John MacDonald, please visit his website at AggressiveLegalServices.com.
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