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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