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Is Criticism of a Police Officer Constitutionally Protected Free Speech? (in North Kingstown Patch)

May you legally question or criticize a police officer when you feel a stop was not warranted?

Is Criticism of a Police Officer Constituionally Protected Free Speech? (in Seekonk-Swansea Patch)

May you legally question or criticize a police officer when you feel a stop was not warranted?

Online Scams Becoming More Sophisticated

Online Scammers are becoming more aggresive and employing more sophisticated schemes.

How Short Sales Can Help Distressed Homeowners

Short Sales can be the best option for those homeowners facing possible foreclosure.

Q&A on Legal Issues of Marijuana Decriminalization (in Tiverton-Little Compton Patch)

Can police arrest for driving while intoxicated on marijuana? Does the smell constitute probable cause to stop and search a person or vehicle?

Food

Beer Monopoly Bad News for Consumers' Wallets

The Justice Department is considering a major merger that could result in higher beer prices.

Short Sales Just Got a Little Bit Easier (in Newport Patch)

Effective February 1, new guidelines for the government’s HAFA program (a/k/a HAFA II) should make short sales less difficult.

Beware of Major Pitfall in Real Estate Transactions (in Portsmouth Patch)

Why "time is of the essence" is a dangerous double-edged sword in real estate transactions.

New Guidelines Make Short Sales Less Difficult (in Portsmouth Patch)

Effective February 1, new guidelines for the government’s HAFA program (a/k/a HAFA II) should make short sales less difficult.

Crime

Decriminalization of Marijuana: Effect on DUIs and Probable Cause

Can police arrest for driving while intoxicated on marijuana? Does the smell constitute probable cause to stop and search a car or vehicle?