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Attorney Hagan

❖ Served 6 years as Special Assistant Attorney General

❖ As a prosecutor, Attorney Hagan prosecuted hundreds of major crimes including child abuse, homicide, robbery and white collar crime

❖ As a criminal defense attorney, Kevin has defended clients charged with all forms of capital offenses, major felonies and misdemeanors

❖ Attorney Hagan has successfully litigated family law cases, personal injury cases, DUI cases and criminal cases of every kind
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Criminal Defense
Assault and Battery, Bail and Bond Proceedings, Breathalyzer Refusal, Chemical Test Refusal, Disorderly Conduct, Drug & Narcotics Offenses (Marijuana / Cocaine), DUI - DWI - Drunk Driving Defense, Expungement, Juvenile Offenses, Marijuana Crimes, OWI, Parole/Probation, Sex Offenses, Shoplifting and Theft, Suspended and Revoked Drivers' Licenses, Theft, Grand Larceny, & Burglary, Traffic Violations, Violent Offenses, White Colar Crimes

Auto Accidents
Drunk Driving, Drowsiness, Negligence, Distractions, Cell Phone Misuse, Aggressive Driving, Poor Road Conditions, Mechanical Failure, Speeding

Personal Injury
Car Accidents, Bike Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Boat Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Construction Site Accidents, Defective Products, Hunting Accidents, Accidents at Work / School, Slip and Fall Accidents, Wrongful Death

Zoning
Building Permits, Zoning Variances, Easements & Rights of Way, Title Defects, Adverse Possession Claims, Forged Deeds, Fraudulent Conveyances, Commercial Leasing, Wetlands / Historic Site Preservation, Disabled / Handicap Access

Family Law
Uncontested and Contested Divorces, Marital Settlement Agreements, Custody & Visitation, Alimony, Child Support (Contempt, Modification, & Termination), Domestic Violence, DCYF, No Contact Orders, Parental Rights & Adoption, Paternity Cases, Equitable Division of Assets, Pre-nuptial and Post-nuptial Agreements, Motions for Temporary Support

Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence, DCYF Matters, Emergency Motions, Restraining Orders, No Contact Orders

Traffic Offenses
DUI, DWI, or OWI, Driving w/ Suspended License, Reckless Driving, Cell Phone Use, Speeding

Civil Litigation
Contract Disputes, Construction / Contractor Litigation, Debt Collection, Book Accounts, Shareholder Derivative Suits, Class Actions, Defective Products, Breach of Warranty, Unjust Enrichment, Landlord/Tenant Matters, Post-Judgment Remedies

Call now to speak with an accomplished and experienced Rhode Island Criminal Defense and DUI Lawyer - 401-487-8691

If you have been accused of a crime, please contact Kevin Hagan today for a free consultation with an aggressive and resourceful Rhode Island criminal defense attorney. Attorney Hagan will work tirelessly to ensure the best possible outcome for your case. Attorney Kevin Hagan is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist you with your criminal legal matter.

Kevin is intimately familiar with all facets of criminal defense and can help clients with the following:

-Negotiating charges to be dropped or lowered

-Interviewing police, involved parties and any possible witnesses to expose any lies or exaggerations

-Making sure that no evidence against a client was obtained illegally

-Conducting a thorough pre-trial investigation

-Employing a private investigator, ballistics expert, polygraphist or any other experts that may be able to help strengthen the client’s defense

-Obtain expert witnesses to testify on behalf of the clients

-Negotiate with prosecutors to make sure that clients face the minimum possible penalties

Legal News - Learn about DUI law and Criminal Law in RI

Listen to 5/12/12 radio show - "Law Talk"


05/18/12 08:42 Categories: Kevin Hagan | Radio Show | Law Talk


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Kevin hosts new talk show on 1540 WADK


05/02/12 19:09 Categories: Kevin Hagan | Radio Show | Law Talk

Starting next Saturday, May 12th, Kevin will be launching his brand new live radio show on Newport’s 1540 WADK: “Law Talk with Kevin Hagan”. Tune in every Saturday from 9:30 - 10:00 for in depth legal coverage of what’s happening throughout the state and nation.
Check out the full Saturday lineup here on WADK’s website.
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Bail: Guidelines, Hearings & Revocation


05/02/12 19:09 Categories: Bail | Bond | Rhode Island
It's understandable if you've used "parole" and "probation" interchangeably -- they both describe the legal status of an offender who has been conditionally released into the world.

But parole and probation are not the same thing. They actually describe two different punishments and processes -- one carried out by the traditional criminal justice system, and the other by the correctional system.
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Rhode Island Probation and Parole


04/04/12 18:13 Categories: Rhode Island | Probation | Parole | Jail
It's understandable if you've used "parole" and "probation" interchangeably -- they both describe the legal status of an offender who has been conditionally released into the world.

But parole and probation are not the same thing. They actually describe two different punishments and processes -- one carried out by the traditional criminal justice system, and the other by the correctional system.
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"Kevin featured on Libby Kirwin's blog"


03/18/12 20:26 Categories: Kevin Hagan | Newport | Rhode Island | Attorney

The following article was recently featured on Libby Kirwin’s real estate blog, “Living with Libby.” Click here to view the post.

"DUI Checkpoints are illegal in Rhode Island; however…"


02/18/12 13:37 Categories: DUI Law | DWI Law | OWI Law | Rhode Island | DUI Checkpoints

DUI checkpoints continue to generate a lot of debate and discussion….
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Tiverton, RI Criminal and DUI Defense


02/13/12 08:11 Categories: DUI Law | DWI Law | OWI Law | Tiverton RI | Police

The Tiverton Police Department tends to remain the busiest police department in Rhode Island, in relation to their resources. While DUI arrests on Main Rd, East Rd. and Stafford Rd. are common, officers’ attention is usually more focused on serious crimes, which are frequently occurring in this area. Tiverton DUI and Criminal cases are prosecuted at the Newport County Courthouse on Thursdays, which is the day on which a representative from their solicitor’s office is present. The Tiverton Police are faced with numerous jurisdictional challenges, as they border Massachusetts to the North, and they are often times forced to pursue vehicles over the Sakonnet River Bridge into Portsmouth, Rhode Island.
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Portsmouth, RI Criminal - DUI Defense


02/06/12 20:21 Categories: DUI Law | DWI Law | OWI Law | Portsmouth RI | Police
Criminal DUI investigations are more than common within and around the region of Portsmouth, Rhode Island. The area is characterized by narrow and dangerous roads, primarily consisting of East Main Road and West Main Road. Of course, the area serves as a major source of traffic to and from Newport, which tends to increase the number of potentially impaired motorists through the area. The State Police do not typically record their investigations either at the scene or back at the barracks. Although they enjoy the capability, the equipment is not generally utilized. Also, the general area presents unique difficulties in terms of finding appropriate places for suspects to perform standardized field sobriety testing. Some cases may involve situations where suspects are requested to perform standardized testing on a bridge or near the flow of oncoming traffic. This area also presents jurisdictional challenges for police, as they are often required to pursue a suspect into a neighboring town – Bristol, Tiverton or Middletown, Rhode Island.
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Jamestown, Rhode Island DUI - DWI - OWI


01/29/12 12:03 Categories: DUI Law | DWI Law | OWI Law | Jamestown RI | Police
Arrests for drunk driving account for approximately 25% of all arrests made by the Jamestown Police Department. The number of drunken driving arrests and alcohol related motor vehicle accidents has continued to rise over the past several years.
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Middletown, Rhode Island DUI - DWI - OWI


01/29/12 11:10 Categories: DUI Law | DWI Law | OWI Law | Middletown RI | Police
The Middletown Police Department makes more arrests for DUI than any other police department in Newport County. Therefore, it is essential to have an intimate knowledge of the roads and areas where most of these arrests occur. Bordered by Newport and Portsmouth on either side, DUI arrests in Middletown can raise issues concerning extra-territorial jurisdiction if the law enforcement officer encroaches into another municipality. Middletown, Rhode Island police officers will often times utilize the services of a Justice of the Peace to arraign DUI suspects after hours. This procedure can avail the suspect of an opportunity to obtain an independent physical examination by a physician of his/her own choosing.
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Rhode Island Speeding Violations


01/23/12 19:37 Categories: Speeding | Traffic Offenses | Rhode Island
In general, Rhode Island has three different types of speed limits. These are called, respectively, "absolute," "presumed," and "basic" speed limits. In order for you to put up the best defense possible if you want to challenge your speeding ticket, it is important for you to know which one you were cited with. Rhode Island also has statutes that provide for license suspension and other enhancements if the motorist has accrued a certain number of violations within a given time period. Additionally, these enhancements can vary based on the nature of the violation in question. The newly enacted “Colin Foote’s Law” is a prominent example of such an enhancement statute. In Rhode Island, license suspension may also be indefinite if the Traffic Judge makes factual findings regarding the danger of a particular motorist.
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"Mo. court rejects warrantless DWI blood test"


01/20/12 20:04 Categories: DWI Law | Blood Test
Law enforcement officers must get a warrant before ordering a blood test on an unwilling drunken-driving suspect except during special circumstances when the delay could threaten a life or destroy potential evidence, the Missouri Supreme Court ruled Tuesday.

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"Rhode Island DUI Field Testing"


01/13/12 07:27 Categories: DUI Law | Field Sobriety
The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) designed three standardized testing methods that can be implemented by law enforcement officers nationwide and are used to assess a person's level of intoxication. These are known as field sobriety tests and they are simple ways of testing the physical and cognitive skills of any individual who has been suspected of driving under the influence.
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"DUI Chemical Testing and Breathalyzer Challenges"


01/13/12 07:01 Filed in: DUI Law | Breathalizer | Chemical Test | Criminal Defense Law | Rhode Island
One or more scientific tests presently are conducted in all jurisdictions on driving-while-intoxicated suspects for the purpose of (1) bolstering and corroborating police opinion testimony of intoxication and, (2) in those states that set presumptive blood-alcohol intoxication levels, to demonstrate that the defendant's blood-alcohol level exceeded the permissible. Use of evidence of blood-alcohol concentration helps standardize the opinions of experts and minimizes reliance on the traditional evidence of intoxication on which opinions can vary so widely. Where a scientific test has been made on the defendant, it often is the main weapon of the prosecution, with all other evidence being used to corroborate the test results.
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"RI DUI - Selecting and preparing expert witnesses"


12/28/11 10:24 Filed in: Witness Selection | DUI Law
In order to be prepared adequately to cross-examine the prosecution experts, defense counsel should prepare for trial as in the defense of any other serious offense, limited only by the practical, economic limitations placed on him by his client. The selection of defense experts can be very critical because a well qualified expert who can make a favorable impression on the jury can make the difference between acquittal and conviction.
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"Defense Tactics in Newport Rhode Island DUI Cases and DUI Defense Jury Issues"


11/08/11 06:58 Filed in: Defense Tactics
Except in cases where the defendant was unquestionably intoxicated and is depending on a technical or constitutional defense, the defendant and all passengers in his automobile should testify. In the situation where the driver and a passenger both had the same amount to drink and both were given breath tests with different results, the defense attorney may be able to effectively use this disparity to challenge the accuracy of the test, bearing in mind that the differences could as well be caused by differences in body weights, differences in the length of time in which the alcohol was consumed, different absorption and elimination rates, or untruthfulness of either the client or the passenger.
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"Rhode Island Breathalizer Issues"


11/08/11 06:52 Filed in: Breath Test | Breathalizer | Rhode Island | Attorney | Cross Examination
Cross-examination of the prosecution expert can make a point to the jury that the defendant's rights should not be determined by small samples and breath-alcohol measurements involving minuscule quantities. The cross-examiner could probably get an admission from the expert that, if the amount of alcohol involved in a particular test were on a table in front of the jury, they could not see, smell, taste, or feel it. However, it would probably do the cross-examiner no good to push the expert too far on the matter of minute quantities since, given an opportunity, the expert would point out that making measurements of small quantities is not uncommon with modern laboratory procedures. Cross-examination of the expert to emphasize to the jury the opportunity for error in measuring extremely minute quantities of breath-alcohol might run as follows: ...
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Tags: Breath Test, Breathalizer, Rhode Island Law, Cross Examination
A DUI charge or criminal charge requires a aggressive and immediate defense. Attorney Hagan is based out of Newport RI, but provides legal services to all of the following municipalities in RI: Barrington, Bristol, Burrillville, Central Falls, Charlestown, Coventry, Cranston, Cumberland, Cumberland Hill, East Greenwich, East Providence, Exeter, Glocester, Greenville, Hopkinton, Johnston, Lincoln, Middletown, Narragansett, Newport, Newport East, North Kingstown, North Providence, North Smithfield, Pawtucket, Portsmouth, Providence, Richmond, Scituate, Smithfield, South Kingstown, Tiverton, Valley Falls, Wakefield-Peacedale, Warren, Warwick, West Warwick, Westerly, Woonsocket.