Unauthorized Practice of Law

Defendant appealed the decision of the Appeal Panel sustaining the violation of R.I.G.L. 1956 § 31-15-11 (laned roadways). The Court held that in accordance with Rhode Island’s “raise or waive” rule, the defendant waived his right to raise the issue of the officer’s unauthorized practice of law on appeal because the defendant did not raise the issue at trial. Accordingly, the Court affirmed the decision of the Appeals Panel sustaining the violation against the defendant.State of Rhode Island v. Wesley Amato, A.A. 06-104 (June 1, 2007).pdf