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RHODE ISLAND CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER
DEFENSE ATTORNEY MATTHEW MARIN
DEFENSE ATTORNEY MATTHEW MARIN
DUI Charges – Domestic Violence Charges – Drug Charges – Shoplifting Charges
My name is Matt Marin and I am a Rhode Island Criminal Defense Lawyer dedicated to defending and protecting the rights of Rhode Island residents who have been charged with crimes ranging from driving under the influence, drug possession, assault and battery, shoplifting, breathalyzer refusal, domestic violence, and various other offenses. I handle cases in every county and court throughout the State of Rhode Island including misdemeanors, felonies, and traffic offenses. My offices are conveniently located in downtown Providence and downtown Newport. 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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Call now to speak directly with a skilled
Rhode Island Criminal Defense Lawyer – (401) 228-8271
Rhode Island Criminal Defense Lawyer – (401) 228-8271
I take my job as RI Criminal Defense Lawyer 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 criminal 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 2013 RI CRIMINAL DEFENSE VICTORIES
RI CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER MATTHEW MARIN
**Past Case Results do Not Represent or Guarantee a Particular Result in Your Case**
RI CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER MATTHEW MARIN
**Past Case Results do Not Represent or Guarantee a Particular Result in Your Case**
CHARGE: DOMESTIC ASSAULT AND BATTERY
POLICE REPORT: The local police were called to respond to a domestic disturbance at a local apartment building by a female who indicated that she had been assaulted by her boyfriend. Upon their arrival the Police identified a young female who indicated that her boyfriend, the Client, had engaged her in an argument and had thrown a glassful of jack and coke into her face leaving her covered in the drink. The Police proceeded to the apartment where they encountered the Client and identified a wet location on the sofa that appeared to be where the young female was sitting when she was purportedly assaulted. Based on this information, the Client was charged with domestic assault and battery.
RESULT: CHARGE DISMISSED on 4/24/13
CHARGE: DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE (DUI with BAC over 0.15)
POLICE REPORT: The Police were on routine patrol when they identified the Client’s vehicle traveling in the breakdown lane going 15 mph. The vehicle was observed to swerve back and forth in and out of the lane of travel. The vehicle was stopped and, upon speaking with the Client, the Police Officer observed a strong odor of alcohol, severely bloodshot and watery eyes, recent vomit on the Client and within the vehicle. The Client consented to standardized field sobriety testing which he failed. He was arrested and taken to the hospital where he consented to a blood test which revealed that his blood alcohol content was 0.199, nearly two and one-half times the legal limit. The Client was charged with driving under the influence (DUI with BAC over 0.15).
RESULT: CHARGE REDUCED TO RECKLESS DRIVING and filed for one year with a six month loss of the Client’s drivers license on 4/9/13
CHARGE: SIMPLE POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA (FIRST OFFENSE)
POLICE REPORT: The Client, a student at a local university, was in his dorm room when the Resident Assistant entered and detected an odor of marijuana within the room. The campus security was called and upon request, the Client turned over a small amount of marijuana from his belongings. The local police department was called and the Client was charged with simple possession of marijuana (first offense).
RESULT: CHARGE DISMISSED on 4/3/13
CHARGES:
(1) REFUSAL TO SUBMIT TO A CHEMICAL TEST (FIRST OFFENSE)
(2) DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE (DUI with BAC Unknown)
POLICE REPORT: A local Police Officer was on routine patrol on Route 95 North in the City of Warwick at 1:45 a.m. The Officer observed a vehicle traveling in the high speed travel lane swerve multiple times over the yellow fog line. As the suspect vehicle approached Exit 14 and the Route 37 overpass the Officer initiated a motor vehicle stop. Upon speaking with the operator, the Client, the Officer detected a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from her breath and her eyes appeared to be bloodshot and watery. As they spoke, the Officer observed the Client to have slurred speech. The Client was asked to step from the vehicle and submit to a battery of field sobriety tests. Three tests were conducted: the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus, the Walk and Turn, and the One-Leg Stand. According to the Officer, the Client failed all three phases of the field sobriety tests. She was arrested and transported to the Police Station. At the Police Station, the Officer requested the Client to submit to a chemical breath test to determine whether if she was intoxicated. The Client refused to submit to the chemical test at the Officer’s direction and was charged with refusal to submit to a chemical test in violation of R.I.G.L. Section 31-27-2.1.
RESULTS:
(1) NOT GUILTY AFTER TRIAL on 2/25/13
(2) DISMISSED based upon the fact that the arresting officer, a Warwick Police Officer, conducted his DUI investigation and arrest in the City of Cranston outside of his lawful jurisdiction (See Map for location of pursuit and arrest)
CHARGE: DOMESTIC ASSAULT AND BATTERY
POLICE REPORT: The Police received a 911 call reporting a domestic incident at a local residence. Upon arriving, the Police spoke to the Client’s roommate who informed them that she had attacked her. She told the Police that the Client had grabbed her by the neck, taken her to the ground, and punched her in the face with a close fist several times. The roommate had a black eye and severely swollen right side of her face. She was transported from the residence to a local hospital for treatment. Based on the roommates statements and the injuries observed by the Police, the Client was charged with domestic assault and battery.
RESULT: CHARGE DISMISSED on the day of trial on 2/12/13
CHARGE: DOMESTIC ASSAULT AND BATTERY
POLICE REPORT: Police were called to respond to a report of a domestic disturbance. Upon their arrival the Police observed a large amount of blood on the steps leading down into the basement area. The Police were met by the Client’s Girlfriend who had visible dried blood on her face, nose, arms, shirt, pants, and boots. The Girlfriend explained that she had been punched in the face and that the blood was from her nose. Based upon her statements, the Client was arrested and charged with domestic assault and battery.
RESULT: CHARGE DISMISSED on 2/11/13
CHARGE: DOMESTIC ASSAULT AND BATTERY
POLICE REPORT: The Police received a 911 call reporting a domestic incident at a local apartment building. The Client’s Girlfriend told the Police that the Client had returned home late from work and had been drinking. The two began arguing regarding where the Client had been. The Client’s Girlfriend then attempted to take the Client’s keys and wallet. She reported to the Police that the Client had grabbed her hard by the arm and pushed her away from him and left. Based on the Girlfriend’s statements and the bruises observed on the Girlfriend’s arm the Client was arrested and charged with Domestic Assault and Battery.
RESULT: CHARGE DISMISSED on 2/4/13
CHARGE: DOMESTIC ASSAULT AND BATTERY (SECOND OFFENSE – MANDATORY JAIL)
POLICE REPORT: The Police received a 911 call reporting a domestic incident at a local residence. Upon arriving at the residence, the Police spoke with the Client’s ex-Girlfriend who told them that the Client had arrived with his new Girlfriend to pick up his child. While there, the Client’s new Girlfriend began yelling and instigating an argument with the Client’s ex-Girlfriend. The new Girlfriend then started hitting the Client’s ex-Girlfriend and took her to the ground. While the two were fighting on the ground, the Client allegedly kicked his ex-Girlfriend in the ribs and then the two ran off. Based on the statements obtained, the Police issued an arrest warrant for the Client charging him with Domestic Assault and Battery.
RESULT: CHARGE DISMISSED on 1/30/13
CHARGES:
(1) SIMPLE POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA
(2) OBSTRUCTION OF A POLICE OFFICER
POLICE REPORT: The Police were on routine patrol in the early morning hours when they came upon a running vehicle pulled off to the side of the road. Upon approaching the vehicle, the Police identified the Client seated in the passenger seat as the only occupant of the vehicle. While speaking with the Client, the Police detected the strong odor of freshly burnt mariuana emanating from within the vehcile. The Police asked the Client if he had any illegal narcotics within the vehicle and the Client turned over a small baggie containing marijuana. In futher conversation with the Client, the Police inquired as to whom had driven the vehicle to this location and the Client told them that it was his friend. When the Police asked for the friends number, the Client provided the Police with a fake number. Based on their investigation, the Client was charged with simple possession of marijuana and obstruction of justice.
RESULTS: BOTH CHARGES DISMISSED on 1/28/13
CHARGE: DOMESTIC ASSAULT AND BATTERY
POLICE REPORT: The Police received a 911 call reporting a domestic incident at a local residence. Upon arriving at the residence, the Police spoke with the Client’s Wife who reported to them that the Client had instigated an argument over money. The Client’s Wife told the Police that during the argument the Client was yelling and screaming profanities at her. She reported that the Client had struck her several times and bit her on the arm during the ensuing struggle. Based on the statements obtained from the Client’s Wife, the Client was handcuffed, arrested and charged with Domestic Assault and Battery.
RESULT: CHARGE DISMISSED on 1/25/13
CHARGE: DOMESTIC ASSAULT AND BATTERY
POLICE REPORT: Police were called to respond to a report of a domestic disturbance. Upon their arrival they met with the Client’s boyfriend who stated that the two had been involved in a verbal argument and that he had locked her out of the apartment to avoid a further confrontation. At that point, the Boyfriend explained to Police that the Client had grabbed a hammer and began hitting the door demanding to be let in. Once inside the residence, the Client began scratching the Boyfriend on the neck, chest area, and pulling his hair. At this time, the Boyfriend called for the Police. Based on the Client’s Boyfriend’s statements, the Client was arrested and charged with domestic assault and battery.
RESULT: CHARGE DISMISSED on 1/7/13
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
2012 RI CRIMINAL DEFENSE VICTORIES
CHARGE: POSSESSION OF ONE KILOGRAM TO FIVE KILOGRAMS OF MARIJUANA
POLICE REPORT: The Client was a medical marijuana caregiver for two patients with debilitating medical conditions. After months of cultivating eighteen marijuana plants, the plants had matured and were harvested. The plants were placed into two trash bags and transported to another location for curing. During the transport, the vehicle containing the marijuana was involved in a car accident and the police were called. Upon their arrival, the police discovered the marijuana and began a criminal investigation. The Client provided the police with his two Rhode Island medical marijuana caregiver registry identification cards. The police seized the marijuana and identified nearly 72 ounces (4.5 pounds) of buds and leaves. Believing the Client was in excess of the statutory limits for medical marijuana caregivers, the police charged him with felony possession of one kilogram to five kilograms of marijuana (carrying up to 50 years in prison).RESULT: DISMISSED after a probable cause hearing on 12/13/12
CHARGE: POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA (FIRST OFFENSE)
POLICE REPORT: Campus Security responded to a call by a Resident Advisor who reported smelling marijuana burning within the dorm. When Campus Security arrived, they were able to locate the room where the smell was originating. Upon entering the room, Campus Security searched the Client’s belongings and located a small amount of marijuana. The Client was later located and charged with possession of marijuana (first offense).
RESULT: DISMISSED on 12/12/12
CHARGE: POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA (FIRST OFFENSE)
POLICE REPORT: The Client was riding as a passenger in a vehicle on Route 95 North when the vehicle was stopped for speeding. When the officers approached the vehicle, they detected the odor of marijuana emanating from within the vehicle. The Officer asked the occupants if there were any drugs in the vehicle, and the Client handed the officer a small amount of marijuana. The Client was then asked to exit the vehicle and charged with possession of marijuana (first offense).
RESULT: DISMISSED on 12/12/12
CHARGE: DOMESTIC ASSAULT AND BATTERY
POLICE REPORT: The police responded to a local apartment for a call reporting a domestic disturbance. When they arrived, they spoke with the alleged victim who told them that her ex-husband had arrived unexpectedly and an argument had ensued. She told them that the Client had grabbed her and put his hands around her throat and began choking her. A neighbor stepped in and broke up the incident. The Client then, according to the alleged victim, fled the scene. A warrant was issued for his arrest charging him with misdemeanor domestic assault and battery.
RESULT: DISMISSED on 12/11/12
CHARGE: DOMESTIC DISORDERLY CONDUCT
POLICE REPORT: The Client’s husband responded to the local police station to report an incident with his wife, the Client. The husband informed police that he and his wife had an argument during which his wife became enraged. She was yelling, screaming, and threatening to kill him. Fearing that the Client may harm him if he remained within the home, the Client responded to the station to seek assistance from the police. Based on the statement provided by the Client’s husband, a warrant was issued charging the Client with domestic disorderly conduct.
RESULT: DISMISSED on 12/10/12
CHARGES:
(1) FELONY POSSESSION OF OXYCODONE
(2) FELONY POSSESSION OF PERCOCET
(3) FELONY POSSESSION OF LORAZAPAN
(4) FELONY POSSESSION OF MORPHINE
(5) FELONY POSSESSION OF HYDROCODONE
(6) FELONY CONSPIRACY TO VIOLATE THE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT
POLICE REPORT: Undercover police had established surveillance on the parking lot outside a local bar. While observing the parking lot, the Police witnessed the Client and another individual pull into the parking lot in separate vehicles. The other individual exited his vehicle and walked up to the driver’s side of the Client’s vehicle. The Client gave the other individual some cash and before the narcotics could be transferred, the Police rushed in and arrested both the Client and the other individual. Upon searching the Client’s vehicle, the police located nearly 400 pills of prescription drugs consisting of oxycodone, Percocet, lorazapan, morphine, hydrocodone. The Client was charged with felony possession of each of the five drugs located in the vehicle as well as conspiracy to violate the Rhode Island Controlled Substances Act.
RESULT: ALL CHARGES DISMISSED on 12/3/12
CHARGE: MISDEMEANOR RECEIVING STOLEN GOODS (UNDER $1,500)
POLICE REPORT: The Client was a student at a local university. The Client’s dorm room was vandalized when the exits signs in the hallway were damaged and stolen. In the days after the incident, the Resident Advisors located photographs posted on Facebook which displayed the Client in his dorm room posing with the stolen exit signs. Based on the photographs, the Client was arrested and charged with misdemeanor receiving stolen goods (under $1,500).
RESULT: DISMISSED on 12/3/12
CHARGES:
(1) DELIVERY OF OXYCODONE
(2) POSSESSION WITH INTENT TO DELIVER HYDROCODONE
(3) POSSESSION WITH INTENT TO DELIVER ALPRAZOLAM
(4) POSSESSION WITH INTENT TO DELIVER AMPHETAMINE
POLICE REPORT: The Client was seated in his vehicle in a local Burger King parking lot. As the Police were observing him, another vehicle pulled up next to the Client’s car and park. The operator of that vehicle opened the front passenger door of the Client’s car, removed money from his pants pocket, and entered the Client’s car. Once inside, the two turned towards each other and conducted what the police described as a drug transaction. The Police moved in and discovered cash in the Client’s hand and the passenger in possession of oxycodone. The Police also discovered, on the Client’s person, hydrocodone, alprazolam, and amphetamine. The Client was charged with delivery of oxycodone, possession with intent to deliver hydrocodone, possession with intent to deliver alprazolam, and possession with intent to deliver amphetamines.
RESULTS:
(1) DISMISSED
(2) DISMISSED
(3) DISMISSED
(4) REDUCED TO SIMPLE POSSESSION OF AMPHETAMINE and the Client placed on a three year suspended sentence with three years of probation on 12/3/12
CHARGE: DISORDERLY CONDUCT
POLICE REPORT: The Client was at a local bar when the police were called to deal with a fight that had occurred at the bar. During the struggle, the police had tased one of the individuals involved. After the incident, the Client was outside yelling at the police because he believed that they had used excessive force. On Officer approached the Client and told him to stop yelling and attempted to have a conversation with him about what had happened. The Client said he didn’t want to speak with him, and attempted to walk away. The Officer forcibly prevented him from leaving, and when the Client resisted, a struggle ensued and the Client was placed under arrest and charged with Disorderly Conduct.
RESULT: DISMISSED on 11/28/12
CHARGE: DUI (DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL - BAC OVER 0.15)
POLICE REPORT: Police responded to a 911 call reporting a single car motor vehicle accident. Upon arrival, the police observed that the Client’s vehicle had collided with and snapped a medium sized tree. Police, Fire, and Rescue attempted to speak with the Client who was slumped over the front seat and in a dazed state. The Client was removed from the vehicle and had difficulty standing, speaking, and understanding the Officer's questions. The Client was placed in a neck collar and transported to Rhode Island Hospital for treatment. Once at the Hospital, the Client consented to a blood test for the presense of alcohol and was charged with driving under the influence. The Client's blood was tested by the Rhode Island Department of Health and indicated a blood alcohol concentration of 0.28, three and one-half times the legal limit. Based on the blood test results, the Client was then formally charged with DUI (driving under the influence with BAC over 0.15).
RESULT: REDUCED TO RECKLESS DRIVING and Filed for one-year with a 90 day loss of license on 11/13/12
CHARGES:
(1) DOMESTIC ASSAULT AND BATTERY
(2) DOMESTIC DISORDERLY CONDUCT
POLICE REPORT: A neighbor called the police to report a domestic disturbance occurring in the apartment above her. She reported to police that the yelling was so loud that the building was shaking and that she could hear furniture being moved and possibly broken upstairs. When the police arrived, they spoke to the Client’s Husband who told them that there had been an argument. The Husband went on to state that during the argument the Client had scratched his neck and face causing the scratches that were clearly visible to the Police. Based on the injuries they observed and the statements from the Client’s Husband, the Client was charged with Domestic Assault and Battery as well as Domestic Disorderly Conduct.
RESULT: ALL CHARGES DISMISSED on 11/13/12
CHARGE: MINOR IN POSSESSION OF ALCOHOL (R.I.G.L. § 3-8-10 – Possession of Beverage by Underage Persons)
POLICE REPORT: Police were patrolling the streets nearby a local college campus when they bumped into the Client carrying a red solo cup containing alcohol (beer). Based on the fact that the Client was not yet 21 years old, he was arrested and charged with being a minor in possession of alcohol (R.I.G.L. § 3-8-10).
RESULT: DISMISSED on 11/5/12
CHARGES:
(1) POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA (FIRST OFFENSE)
(2) DRIVING IN POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
POLICE REPORT: At about 1 am a Police Officer observed the Client’s vehicle traveling at 80 mph in a posted 50 mph zone and stopped the vehicle. While speaking with the Client, the Officer detected a strong odor of marijuana emanating from within the vehicle. The Officer asked the Client if he had any marijuana within the vehicle, to which he responded yes and turned over approximately an 1/8th. Based on the drugs seized from the Client, he was charged with simple possession of marijuana and driving in possession of a controlled substance.
RESULTS: ALL CHARGES DISMISSED on 11/1/12
CHARGES:
(1) OBTAINING MONEY UNDER FALSE PRETENSES UNDER $500
(2) OBTAINING MONEY UNDER FALSE PRETENSES UNDER $500
POLICE REPORT: The Police responded to a local retail store for a report of an attempted larceny. Upon speaking with store security, the Police learned that the Client had entered the store and allegedly removed an item from the shelves and “returned” the item in exchange for a store gift card at the customer service station. The Client then left the store. A warrant was issued and the Client was charged with two counts of obtaining money under false pretenses under $500.
RESULT: BOTH CHARGES DISMISSED on the day of Trial on 10/17/12
CHARGE: CRIMINAL TRESPASSING
POLICE REPORT: The Client and her friend had turned onto a dirt road late at night in search of the shore/ocean. After traveling down the dirt road, past “No Trespassing” signs, their SUV became stuck in the mud. The Client called AAA to have her vehicle removed. While her vehicle was being removed, the landowner called the Police who arrested the Client for trespassing in violation of the posted “No Trespassing” signs.
RESULT: DISMISSED on 10/12/12
CHARGES:
(1) DISORDERLY CONDUCT
(2) RESISTING ARREST
POLICE REPORT: Police responded to a local housing development for a report of a confrontation between neighbors. Upon arrival, the Police spoke to neighbors who indicated that they were assaulted from a woman next door. The Police then located the suspect and as they were placing her into custody the Client, her brother, began yelling at the police for arresting his sister. The Police allegedly repeatedly told the Client to calm down and be quiet. The Police allege that the Client refused to comply with their commands and they attempted to place the Client under arrest. The Client struggled with the Police as they placed him into custody and he was charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.
RESULT: ALL CHARGES DISMISSED on 9/28/12
CHARGE: VANDALISM
POLICE REPORT: The Client was at Twin River Casino playing a video game machine. While playing, the Client was observed via security video to repeatedly strike the video screen of the machine causing it to malfunction and stop working. Upon inspection, casino maintenance determined that the machine’s video screen had been irreparably damaged and would need to be replaced. As a result of the Client’s actions, he was taken into custody by the Police and charged with misdemeanor vandalism.
RESULT: DISMISSED on 9/28/12
CHARGE: DRIVING ON A SUSPENDED LICENSE BASED ON A DUI (R.I.G.L. 31-11-18.1)
POLICE REPORT: The Police observed the Client pulling out of a local bank at 1 am and began following him. The Police observed the Client operating at 20 mph in a 35 mph zone and observed an air freshener hanging from the rearview mirror. Based on the slow speed and what the Officer alleged was an obstructed windshield, the Client was pulled over. Upon being pulled over, the Police learned that the Client’s license was suspended based on a recent DUI conviction. The Client was charged with driving on a suspended license based on a DUI conviction (R.I.G.L. 31-11-18.1 – mandatory minimum 10 day jail sentence)
RESULT: NOT GUILTY AFTER TRIAL on 9/27/12
ABOVE CASE CLIENT TESTIMONIAL: Matt is a very intelligent and concise attorney that you want on your side. His knowledge of the law and statutes is very impressive and his work ethic is stellar. In my particular situation, I knew my 4th amendment rights of probable cause was violated by law enforcement. I knew I had a very difficult case to defend and did not know who to turn to. That's when I read the positive reviews, not only from his clients, but from his fellow attorneys. During the plea process, Mr. Marin held his ground and did not relent to the prosecutions demands. The case eventually went to trial. During the trial he was well prepared to argue my case and get a dismissal of the charges. He's a wonderful advocate and defender for those whose rights may have been violated by law enforcement.
CHARGES:
(1) POSSESSION OF ADDERALL
(2) POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA
POLICE REPORT: The Client was traveling home from school on Rt. 95 when she was stopped for speeding. While speaking with the Client, the Officer detected the strong odor of marijuana coming from within the vehicle. The Officer asked if there were any illegal drugs within the vehicle. The Client responded that there were and proceeded to turn over a pill bottle containing marijuana and adderall for which the Client did not have a prescription. Based on the seizure of the drugs, the Client was charged with felony simple possession of adderall and misdemeanor simple possession of marijuana.
RESULT: ALL CHARGES DISMISSED after completion of the Adult Diversion Program on 9/24/12
CHARGE: MISDEMEANOR SHOPLIFTING
POLICE REPORT: The Client was shopping at a local K-Mart and was observed by store security placing several small items into her purse. Store security followed the Client to the register where she purchased some items but failed to pay for the items hidden in her purse. As she exited the store, the Client was stopped and escorted to the Security Officer where the items in her purse were returned. The Police were summoned and the Client was charged with misdemeanor shoplifting.
RESULT: DISMISSED on 9/19/12
CHARGES:
(1) DUI (DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL - BAC OVER 0.15)
(2) DRIVING WITH A SUSPENDED LICENSE (FIRST OFFENSE)
POLICE REPORT: A Patrol Officer was conducting a routine traffic stop when the Client’s vehicle side-swiped the Police cruiser. The Client’s vehicle was stopped and, in speaking with the Client, the Officer detected a strong odor of alcohol, bloodshot watery eyes, and slurred speech. The Client then failed all three phases of the standardized field sobriety tests and was arrested. At the station, the Client submitted to the breathalyzer which resulted in BAC readings of 0.18.
RESULTS:
(1) AMENDED TO RECKLESS DRIVING and Filed for one-year with a 60 day loss of license
(2) DISMISSED on 9/12/12
ABOVE CASE CLIENT TESTIMONIAL: Matt really puts in the extra effort to take care of his clients. Very personable and extremely educated. Doesn't miss a beat when it comes down to even the smallest detail. I would recommend him to anyone.
CHARGES:
(1) DUI (DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL – BAC UNKNOWN)
(2) REFUSAL TO SUBMIT TO A CHEMICAL TEST
POLICE REPORT: While on routine patrol at 3 am a Patrol Officer came upon a car stopped in the travel lane of the roadway. The Officer approached the driver in an attempt to assist the operator and observed the Client asleep at the wheel. The Client was awoken and, in speaking with the Officer, was observed to be very confused with extremely bloodshot and glossy eyes as well as having strong odor of alcohol coming from her breath. The Client consented to standardized field sobriety tests which she failed in the opinion of the Officer. She was then placed under arrest and, while at the station, asked to take a breathalyzer. The Client attempted to submit to the breathalyzer but, in spite of numerous attempts, could not submit a sufficient sample. During the Client’s attempts to submit, the highest sample obtained produced a reading of 0.206. In the opinion of the Officer, the Client was intentionally manipulating the machine and therefore the Officer charged the Client with refusal to submit to a chemical test and driving under the influence, blood alcohol content unknown.
RESULTS:
(1) AMENDED TO RECKLESS DRIVING and Filed for one-year with a 90 day loss of license
(2) DISMISSED on 9/12/12
CHARGE: POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA (FIRST OFFENSE)
POLICE REPORT: The Police were on routine patrol when they observed the Client's vehicle traveing at 48 mph in a 40 mph zone. The police initiated a traffic stop and approached the vehicle. Upon approaching the vehicle, the Police Officer detected a strong armoa of what he believed to be marijuana. The Officer asked the Client if there were any narcotics inside the vehicle. The Client indicated that he had marijuana in the center console of the vehicle. The Officer searched the vehicle and found a bag containing suspected marijuana. The contents of the bag field tested positive for marijuana and the Client was then arrested and charged with simple possession of marijuana, first offense.
RESULT: DISMISSED on 9/6/12
CHARGE: SHOPLIFTING
POLICE REPORT: The Client was observed by Store personnel taking items at a store and entering the changing area. After a few minutes, the Client was seen exiting the changing area without the items. Security checked the changing area and discovered that the items were no longer in the changing area. The Client was then stopped while exiting the store and back in the store security office where the items were discovered with her belongings. When the local police arrived, the Client was charged with misdemeanor shoplifting (first offense).
RESULT: DISMISSED on 9/5/12
CHARGE: DUI (DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL - BAC OVER 0.15)
POLICE REPORT: Police received a 911 call reporting an erratic driver. When arriving at the general location reported by the caller, the Police were directed on scene by the caller who pointed out the suspected drunk driving. The Police stopped the vehicle and asked the Client to exit the vehicle. Upon speaking with the Client, they immediately detected a strong odor of alcohol coming from her breath, bloodshot and watery eyes, and slurred speech. The Client attempted to complete the field sobriety tests but ultimately began crying uncontrollably and sat down on the curb during the tests. The Client submitted to a preliminary breath test on the scene that reported a blood alcohol content of 0.302, nearly four times the legal limit. The Client was arrested and brought back to the station where she submitted to a breathalyzer with blood alcohol content readings of 0.201 and 0.203. Based on the readings, the Client was charged with DUI (driving under the influence with BAC over 0.15).
RESULT: REDUCED TO RECKLESS DRIVING and Filed for one-year with a 90 day loss of license on 8/9/12
CHARGES:
(1) POSSESSION WITH INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE MARIJUANA
(2) DELIVERY OF MARIJUANA TO A POLICE AGENT
(3) FELONY CONSPIRACY TO VIOLATE THE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT
POLICE REPORT: The Police obtained information, from individuals involved in a recent arrest, that the Client was supplying large quantities of marijuana throughout the area. The individuals informed the police that the most recent delivery had occurred two days prior. Based on this information, the Police attempted to set up the Client by stopping the vehicle in which he was traveling the next morning, purportedly en route to another delivery. Upon stopping the vehicle, Police identified the Client as the passenger and located two ounces of marijuana on his person. The Client was able to produce a valid Rhode Island Medical Marijuana Patient card. Ignoring the Client’s medical and legal possession o f the two ounces of marijuana, the local Police charged the Client with possession with intent to distribute the marijuana on his person, delivery of marijuana to a police agent for the delivery that had occurred the two days prior, and felony conspiracy to violate the controlled substances act.
RESULT:
(1) REDUCED TO SIMPLE POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA and case Filed for one year (no conditions) on 8/1/12
(2) DISMISSED
(3) DISMISSED
CHARGES:
(1) DOMESTIC ASSAULT AND BATTERY
(2) DOMESTIC DISORDERLY CONDUCT
(3) DOMESTIC VANDALISM
POLICE REPORT: The Client’s Wife went to the local police department to report an incident that had occurred with her Husband. She advised police that two days prior they had invited friends over for a campfire and that the Client had drank too much. Inside the house an argument ensued during which time the Client pushed his Wife into a dresser and began punching her in the shoulders. The Client’s Wife tried to fight back and was able to break free from the Client at which time the fight ended. The police observed bruising to her knee and both her left and right shoulders. Based on the statements provided by the Client’s Wife and the injuries observed by the police, the Client was charged with domestic assault and battery, domestic disorderly conduct, and domestic vandalism.
RESULT: ALL CHARGES DISMISSED on 8/1/12
CHARGE: POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA (FIRST OFFENSE)
POLICE REPORT: Police had received multiple calls from the residents of a local apartment complex about drug activity in their parking lot. During a routine patrol of the area, a Police Officer observed a suspicious vehicle parked in the lot at night running with a sole occupant. The Officer stopped and approached the vehicle to investigate and upon speaking with the operator he detected a strong odor of freshly burnt marijuana emanating from within the vehicle. The Officer asked the Client if there was anything illegal within the vehicle, and the Client handed the Officer a small bag containing marijuana. The contents of the bag field tested positive for marijuana and the Client was then arrested and charged with simple possession of marijuana, first offense.
RESULT: DISMISSED on 7/17/12
CHARGE: DUI (DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL - BAC OVER 0.15)
POLICE REPORT: Police responded to a 911 call reporting a suspected drunk driver operating erratically. Upon arrival, the police observed the Client’s vehicle stopped along the side of the road turning its lights off. The Police, confirming that the Client’s vehicle matched the vehicle identified by the 911 caller, turned on their overhead lights and pulled behind the Client’s vehicle. The Police approached the Client’s vehicle and observed the Client to have severely bloodshot, watery eyes and a strong odor of alcohol emanating from her breath. They requested her to submit to standardized field sobriety testing which she failed. Based on those observations, the Police placed the Client under arrest and at the station requested her to submit to the breathalyzer. The Client submitted to the breath test resulting in readings of 0.154 and 0.160, twice the legal limit. The Client was then charged with DUI (driving under the influence with BAC over 0.150).
RESULT: REDUCED TO RECKLESS DRIVING and placed on File for one year (not a criminal conviction) with a 45 day suspension of license on 7/9/12
ABOVE CASE CLIENT TESTIMONIAL: When I was arrested, I thought my life was over. Being a first offender I didn't know what to do, but I knew I needed professional help with my case. Matt returned my initial call to his office within minutes, even though it was on a Saturday, and assured me he would do everything in his power to assist me through my legal problems. He was on top of my case from the start, explaining exactly what the status of my case was, what issues we needed to address and what our strong points were, in a way that I could understand and deal with. Matt dug deep, negotiated hard, and at my trial, he was actually able to have my charges amended and FILED!!! No charges were filed against me and I received what I feel is a fair punishment for a first offense. I couldn't be happier with my outcome, and it is because I chose Matthew T. Marin as my attorney. His professionalism, personal touch, and the fact that he genuinely cared about what happened to me make him the perfect choice for any legal issues a person may have. Thank you, Matt, for giving me my life back!!!!!!!
CHARGE: DUI (DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL - BAC BETWEEN 0.10 TO 0.15)
POLICE REPORT: Police responded to a 911 call reporting a single car motor vehicle accident on a rural stretch of road. Upon arrival, the police observed the Client’s vehicle stuck in a ditch along the side of the road. The Police spoke with the Client who admitted operating and told the Police that a deer had run across the street causing him to swerve and lose control of the vehicle. The Police observed a strong odor of alcohol emanating from the Client’s breath along with bloodshot, watery eyes. The Client consented to standardized field sobriety tests which, according to police, he failed. The Client consented further to a preliminary breath test with readings of 0.11. The Client was placed under arrest, taken to the station, and requested to submit to a full breathalyzer test to which he consented with readings of 0.104 and 0.11. The Client was then charged with DUI (driving under the influence with BAC between 0.10 and 0.150).
RESULT: REDUCED TO DRIVING WHILE IMPAIRED (R.I.G.L. § 31-27-2.7) and which is a civil violation (not a criminal conviction) with a 90 day loss of license on 7/5/12
CHARGE: DOMESTIC ASSAULT AND BATTERY
POLICE REPORT: The Client went to her ex-girlfriend’s house and found her with another man in her bedroom. The Client became enraged and demanded to speak with her. The Client’s ex-girlfriend came out and the other man left and called 911. Upon arrival, the Client’s ex-girlfriend told the Police that the Client had come over uninvited, began yelling and screaming at her, and had pushed her down during an argument. Based on the statements obtained from the Client’s ex-girlfriend the Client was charged with domestic assault and battery.
RESULT: DISMISSED on 7/2/12
CHARGE: DOMESTIC ASSAULT AND BATTERY
POLICE REPORT: The Client and her ex-boyfriend had gone out for dinner and drinks during which time both became intoxicated. The Client’s ex-boyfriend told the Police that after arriving home the Client became enraged and began hitting, scratching, and punching her ex-boyfriend in the face. The Police observed redness and scratches to the ex-boyfriend’s face and neck. Upon speaking with the Client, the Client told Police that she had in-fact scratched and hit her ex-boyfriend in the face. Based on the statements of the Client and her ex-boyfriend, the Client was charged with simple domestic assault and battery.
RESULT: DISMISSED on 6/25/12
CHARGES:
(1) FELONY LARCENY (OVER $500)
(2) DOMESTIC ASSAULT AND BATTERY
(3) DOMESTIC DISORDERLY CONDUCT
POLICE REPORT: The complaining witness called a local police department alleging that the Client had assaulted her. The complaining witness told the police that during an argument in her condo the Client had pushed her over, punched her in the face, and put both his hands around her neck choking her. The complaining witness told the police to break free she was forced to bite the Client's finger and the Client released her. At this time, she told the police that the Client went upstairs and began packing his belongings and allegedly stole her diamond engagement ring that the Client had purchased for her. The Client then fled the residence and was later arrested by the police and charged with felony larceny (over $500), domestic assault and batter, and domestic disorderly conduct. The case proceeded to trial in the Providence Superior Court beginning on June 4th, 2012.
RESULT: FOUND NOT GUILTY BY JURY ON ALL CHARGES on 6/6/12
CHARGE: SHOPLIFTING
POLICE REPORT: The Client was observed by Store personnel taking items at a store and entering the children’s clothing area. While in the children’s clothing area store security witnessed the Client placing items in her purse. The Client was stopped while exiting the store and back in the store security office she admitted to taking the items. When the local police arrived, the Client was charged with misdemeanor shoplifting (first offense).
RESULT: DISMISSED on 6/5/12
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