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

• Adam Thayer, Esq.
• May 6, 2013

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)

• Adam Thayer, Esq.
• May 3, 2013

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

Online Scams Becoming More Sophisticated

• Adam Thayer, Esq.
• May 2, 2013

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

How Short Sales Can Help Distressed Homeowners (in East Greenwich Patch)

• Adam Thayer, Esq.
• May 10, 2013

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)

• Adam Thayer, Esq.
• Apr 29, 2013

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

• Adam Thayer, Esq.
• Apr 29, 2013

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)

• Adam Thayer, Esq.
• Apr 29, 2013

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)

• Adam Thayer, Esq.
• Apr 29, 2013

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)

• Adam Thayer, Esq.
• Apr 12, 2013

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

• Adam Thayer, Esq.
• Apr 10, 2013

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