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title: "What types of cases does a Rhode Island criminal defense lawyer handle?"
description: "Criminal defense lawyers handle a wide range of cases, including DUI, drug crimes, assault and battery, domestic violence, and felony and misdemeanor charges."
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date: 2026-04-06
modified: 2026-04-06
author: "Criminal Defense Attorney Rory Munns"
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# What types of cases does a Rhode Island criminal defense lawyer handle?

Criminal defense lawyers handle a wide range of cases, including DUI, drug crimes, assault and battery, domestic violence, and felony and misdemeanor charges.