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RHODE ISLAND CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER
ATTORNEY MATTHEW MARIN
ATTORNEY MATTHEW MARIN
My name is Matt Marin. My law firm, the Law Offices of Matthew T. Marin, Esq., Inc. is a Rhode Island Criminal Defense Law Firm dedicated to defending and protecting the rights of Rhode Island residents who have been charged with a crime. I handle cases in every county and court throughout the State of Rhode Island including misdemeanors, felonies, and traffic offenses. My office is conveniently located in Downtown Providence. If you or a loved one is being investigated or facing criminal charges, call me today. I am available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The call is free and the initial consultation is free. Any criminal charge is a serious matter that should not be taken lightly. Serious charges require a serious defense.
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Rhode Island Criminal Defense Lawyer – (401) 228-8271
Rhode Island Criminal Defense Lawyer – (401) 228-8271
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I take my job as criminal defense attorney very seriously, and work relentlessly to achieve the very best result for my clients in and out of court. I strongly believe that a well-planned defense strategy and the assistance of an experienced and skillful criminal defense attorney can make all the difference between a criminal conviction - and a verdict of “not guilty.”
RECENT RI CRIMINAL DEFENSE VICTORIES
CASE TYPE: EXPUNGEMENT
FACTS: Client was charged by the Smifthfield Police Department with Possession of Marijuana.
RESULT: EXPUNGED on 1/6/10
CASE TYPE: EXPUNGEMENT
FACTS: Client was charged by the North Smithfield Police Department with Disorderly Conduct.
RESULT: EXPUNGED on 1/6/10
CASE TYPE: EXPUNGEMENT
FACTS: Client was convicted by the Warren Police Department for Possession of Marijuana.
RESULT: EXPUNGED on 1/6/10
CASE TYPE: EXPUNGEMENT
FACTS: Client was convicted by the North Providence Police for Domestic Vandalism in 2006.
RESULT: EXPUNGED on 1/6/10
CHARGE: SPEEDING
POLICE REPORT: Client was clocked by the Rhode Island State Police going 96 MPH in a 50 MPH zone and given a ticket under Rhode Island General Law 31-14-2 for speeding 46 MPH over the posted speed limit.
RESULT: TICKET REDUCED TO 20 MPH OVER on 12/16/09
CHARGE: AXLE RESTRICTIONS ON THE PAWTUCKET RIVER BRIDGE
POLICE REPORT: Client, a North Carolina Truck Driver and South Carolina Trucking Company, received a $3,000 ticket under Rhode Island General Law Section 31-25-30 (1st Offense) for violating the axle restrictions by traveling over the Pawtucket River Bridge in Rhode Island.
RESULT: TICKET DISMISSED on 12/16/09
CHARGES:
COUNT 1: POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA (FIRST OFFENSE)
COUNT 2: DRIVING WHILE IN POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
COUNT 3: BACKING UP PROHIBITED (TRAFFIC VIOLATION)
POLICE REPORT: Police observed Client back up in a travel lane of the roadway and subsequently pulled the Client over. As client reached for the vehicle’s registration, a marijuana grinder was seen in the Client’s glove compartment. Police Officer then asked if there was anything illegal in the vehicle and the Client admitted that he had a small bag of marijuana in his front pocket which was subsequently turned over to the Officer. The substance was field-tested and returned a positive result for marijuana in the amount of 5.7 grams. Client was then charged criminally with possession of marijuana (first offense) and driving while in possession of a controlled substance and given a traffic violation for backing up where prohibited.
RESULTS:
COUNT 1: DISMISSED
COUNT 2: DISMISSED
COUNT 3: DISMISSED on 12/15/09
CHARGE: STOP SIGN TICKET
POLICE REPORT: Client was ticketed, under Rhode Island General Law Section 31-13-4 Obedience to Devices, for allegedly failing to stop at a stop sign which allegedly caused a minor motor vehicle accident with an off-duty police officer.
RESULT: TICKET DISMISSED on 12/14/09
CASE TYPE: EXPUNGEMENT
FACTS: Client was charged by the Rhode Island State Police with Driving With a Suspended / Expired License.
RESULT: EXPUNGED on 12/9/09
CHARGES:
(1) VIOLATION OF MASSACHUSETTS 209A PROTECTIVE ORDER
(2) DISORDERLY CONDUCT
(3) RESISTING ARREST
POLICE REPORT: Police went to Clients home to serve him with a Massachusetts 209A Protective Order. Upon arrival, Client allegedly became hysterical and refused service of the Restraining Order. Client allegedly ran out of his home to speak with the Officers and then attempted to return into the residence at which point the Officers refused to allow him to re-enter. Client allegedly resisted the officers force and failed to submit to their force, which led to the Officers use of pepper spray. Client was then arrested and held overnight for arraignment the next day in the District Court.
RESULTS:
(1) DISMISSED
(2) DISMISSED
(3) CONTINUED WITHOUT A FINDING FOR NINE MONTHS on 12/7/09
CASE TYPE: EXPUNGEMENT
FACTS: Client was charged by the Rhode Island State Police with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol – DUI.
RESULT: DUI CHARGE EXPUNGED on 12/3/09
CASE TYPE: DCYF NEGLECT AND ABANDONMENT PETITION
ALLEGATIONS: The Department of Children, Youth, and Families filed an ex-parte petition to remove the Client's six (6) month old child from her care alleging: (1) Neglect, and (2) Abandonment.
FACTS: Client was charged with two (2) counts of Felony Assault with a Dangerous Weapon and one (1) count of Conspiracy to Commit Felony Assault with a Dangerous Weapon by the Providence and Cranston, RI Police Departments. These charges were largely based on taped phone conversations of the Client/Mother and unfounded allegations by the Police Department that the Client/Mother was allegedly a member and leader of a local gang.
RESULT: When pressed to trial, the Department of Children, Youth, and Families acknowledged that it had insufficient evidence to proceed to trial on the Neglect and/or Abandonment Petitions and voluntarily dismissed the charges. Client/Mother was reunified with her now one (1) year old son and DCYF involvement was terminated on 12/1/2009.
CASE TYPE: EXPUNGEMENT
FACTS: Client was charged by the North Providence Police Department with (1) Domestic Stalking and (2) Larceny. Both of the charges were dismissed in 2002.
RESULT: BOTH CHARGES EXPUNGED on 11/2/09
CHARGE: SPEEDING
POLICE REPORT: Client, a 17 year old college student, was clocked on radar by the Johnston Police Department going 58 MPH in a 35 MPH zone and given a ticket for speeding 23 MPH over the limit.
RESULT: TICKET DISMISSED on 10/29/09
CASE TYPE: EXPUNGEMENT
FACTS: Client was charged and convicted of DUI by the Woonsocket Police Department in 1998.
RESULT: CONVICTION EXPUNGED on 10/23/09
CHARGE: DISORDERLY CONDUCT
POLICE REPORT: Client was walking home from the bar in Newport, RI. Client, in a drunken state, got into a verbal exchange with a Police Officer. The Police Officer ordered the Client to move off of the sidewalk because he was allegedly disrupting traffic. Client responded that the officer was too short and that the Client could not hear him. Client was subsequently arrested for Disorderly Conduct.
RESULT: DISMISSED AND EXPUNGED on 10/14/09
CHARGES: DUI and BREATHALYZER REFUSAL
POLICE REPORT: Client was reported to 911 by an anonymous caller who informed police that the Client was "swerving all over the road" and "was driving half of the time into oncoming traffic." Police stopped the Client, administered standardized field sobriety tests which the Client failed. Client was asked to submit to a Preliminary Breath Test. Client submitted and the Preliminary Breath Test results showed a blood alcohol level of 0.14, well over the legal limit of 0.08. Client was arrested, taken to the Police Station, read his rights and asked to submit to a chemical test. Client refused to submit to a chemical test (Breathalyzer) and was charged with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and Breathalyzer Refusal.
RESULTS:
- DUI AMENDED TO RECKLESS DRIVING (with no further loss of license)
- BREATHALYZER REFUSAL CHARGE DISMISSED on 10/13/09
CHARGE: DUI DRUGS (MARIJUANA)
POLICE REPORT: Client, a 19 year old college student, attempted to enter college campus and campus Police detected a strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. Police investigated and located a bowl and marijuana in the vehicle. The client smelled of marijuana, had bloodshot, glassy eyes and admited to the police that he smoked the marijuana twenty minutes before arriving at campus. Client was arrested for DUI Drugs (Marijuana).
RESULT: NOT GUILTY AFTER TRIAL on 9/17/09
CHARGE: SHOPLIFTING
POLICE REPORT: Client was seen placing earrings in her purse at a local mall. Client was then stopped exiting the establishment after not having paid for the earrings. Police were summoned, and upon examination of the Client’s purse the earrings that had not been purchased were located. Client was subsequently arrested for Shoplifting.
RESULT: CHARGE DISMISSED on 8/11/09
Call now to speak directly with a skilled
Rhode Island Criminal Defense Lawyer – (401) 228-8271
Rhode Island Criminal Defense Lawyer – (401) 228-8271
RI CRIMINAL DEFENSE PRACTICE AREAS
I defend clients throughout the State of Rhode Island who have been charged with a variety of felony and misdemeanor crimes as well as traffic offenses, including:
TRAFFIC OFFENSES CRIMINAL RECORDS DRUG CRIMES PROPERTY CRIMES SEX CRIMES FRAUD AND FINANCIAL CRIMES
- DUI
- DWI
- OUI
- Drunk Driving
- Breathalzyer Refusal
- Chemical Test Refusal
- Suspended License
- Unlicensed Operation
- Speeding Tickets
- Axle Restriction Tickets
- Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal (RITT)
- Open Container
- Felony Auto Accidents
- Obedience to Traffic Device
- Text Messaging While Driving
- Reckless Driving
- Expungement of Records
- DUI / DWI Expungement
- Expunction of Records
- Sealing of Records
- Drug Cultivation
- Drug Manufacturing
- Simple Possession
- Drug Delivery
- Intent to Distribute
- Intent to Sell
- Medical Marijuana
- Driving in Possession of Drugs
- Arson
- Burglary
- Embezzlement
- Larceny
- Shoplifting
- Theft
- Trespass
- Vandalism
- Abduction
- Child Abuse
- Child Molestation
- Child Pornography
- Enticement of a Child
- Indecent Exposure
- Prostitution
- Solicitation
- Rape
- Sexual Assault
- Stalking
- Bank Fraud
- Checks and Credit Cards
- Embezzlement
- Extortion
- Forgery
- Identity Theft
- Money Laundering
- Racketeering & RICO
- Smuggling
- Tax Evasion & Fraud
- Wire Transfer
VIOLENT CRIMES DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OTHER MISDEMEANORS COMPUTER CRIMES FIREARMS & WEAPONS ABUSE PROBATION VIOLATIONS ENVIRONMENTAL VIOLATIONS APPEALS & PCR
- Assault & Battery
- Domestic Violence
- Extortion
- Kidnapping
- Manslaughter
- Murder
- Robbery
- Domestic Assault & Battery
- Domestic Disorderly Conduct
- Domestic Vandalism
- Domestic Stalking
- Restraining Orders
- No Contact Order Violations
- Protective Order Violations
- Restraining Order Violations
- Spousal Abuse
- Disorderly Conduct
- Vandalism
- Hacking
- Malicious Code
- Unauthorized Access
- Illegal Possession
- Illegal Transportation
- Other Weapons & Devices
- Carrying without a License
- Firing in a Compact Area
- Concealed Possession
- Possession of Knives
- Animal Abuse
- Child Abuse
- Domestic Abuse
- Elder Abuse
- Violation of Probation (32F)
- Violation of Bail (46G)
- Violation of Suspended Sentence
- Violation of Deferred Sentence
- Violation of Home Confinement
- Violation of Parole
- Violation of a Filing
- Illegal Dumping
- Fishing Violations
- Shellfish Violations
- Criminal Appeals
- Post-Conviction Relief
- Civil Appeals
- Family Court Appeals
- Federal Court Appeals
- Massachusetts Criminal Appeals
- Federal Habeas Corpus
RI CRIMINAL DEFENSE CITIES & TOWNS
Attorney Matthew Marin defends individuals facing prosecution in Block Island, Bristol, Burrillville, Central Falls, Charlestown, Coventry, Cranston, Cumberland, East Greenwich, East Providence, Exeter, Foster, Glocester, Hopkinton, Jamestown, Johnston, Lincoln, Little Compton, Middletown, Narragansett, Newport, New Shoreham, North Kingstown, North Providence, North Smithfield, Pawtucket, Portsmouth, Providence, Richmond, Scituate, Smithfield, South Kingstown, Tiverton, Warren, Warwick, Westerly, West Greenwich, West Warwick, Woonsocket.
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Rhode Island Criminal Defense Lawyer – (401) 228-8271
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