If in a joking non threating way I tell a anebriated friend to harm himself and he does, can I be charged with a crime?

No. If your friend chose to harm himself, that's his choice and his responsibility, not yours. Does not make you a great friend, though, to suggest...

What are the legal ramifications ?

Would appear you've rented and are living in an illegal apartment. Is there a separate electric meter? Anyway, ramifications range from legal...

I found out by accident that my lawyer sent a demand letter for a very small amount, 5000 and the same day asked to give $$

Get to another lawyer IMMEDIATELY - do not wait to have the file sent from the prior lawyer - RI has a 3 year statute of limitations on personal...

Can Magistrate Judge from Warwick RI issue a arrest warrant for someone in Providence RI?

A magistrate judge has state-wide authority, not limited to counties or cities/towns. So fact that event happened in Providence is of no importance...

I was raped, can my mom and dad press charges even though i dont want them to?

Your parents could go to the police, yes, but it would be up to police and the attorney general's office to press charges or not depending on law...

Landlord must comply with the law, and the law requires certain procedures be followed. If your folks have a lease, review the lease, as no...

What are my rights after a tenant suddenly passes?

I'm very sorry for your loss. Seems to me the Landlord is being reasonable; trying to rent an apartment in January is not easy. On the other...

Is it possible to do something legally about this?

No, you may not bring a criminal case yourself to prosecute a felony charge, as the constitution and statutes of Rhode Island confer exclusive...

Can u take sister to court for not paying me back for paying 2mos mortgage and repair to her property

You could sue her, yes, but will need to advance the cost of a lawyer; whether or not it makes sense to do so may depend on whether or not she has...

Where can I go in the state of RI to demand that my neighbor shares the cost of destroying our unreliable garage?

First question is whether the garage is on your property or your neighbor's property. Second question is whether or not there is any written...