Victories

Operating a Motor Vehicle While Using Hand-Held Wireless Communication Device Dismissed in Rhode Island

Our client was driving their car and was accused of using their telephone with operating a motor vehicle. Rhode Island General Law 31-22-31 states no person shall operate a motor vehicle while using a hand-held device while the vehicle is in motion. It is a traffic violation that can result in a $100 fine, a conviction on your driving record and a potential license suspension. This can cause an increase in your insurance premiums.

We discussed the situation with our client and performed our own internal investigation into the matter. As a result of our legal research and the circumstances of the case, we argued our client fell under an exception in the law. After a hearing, the case was dismissed, which avoided this charge from going on our client’s driving record.

Practice area(s): Speeding / Traffic Ticket

David Ellison

Attorney David Ellison is the Founding Attorney of Ellison Law LLC.

Allyson Quay

Attorney Allyson Quay is an Associate Attorney for Ellison Law LLC.

Laurie Ellison

Laurie Ellison is the Operations Manager for Ellison Law LLC. She is a Certified Public Accountant.