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Rhode Island DUI Lawyer Matthew T. Marin Announces A Successful Result for A Client Facing A Charge of Driving Under the Influence

Posted by Matthew Marin | Oct 22, 2011 | 0 Comments

Attorney Matthew T. Marin announces a successful result for a client facing the charge of Driving Under the Influence, second offense, with blood alcohol content results over 0.15 and Driving with a Suspended License (based on the prior DUI). If you need assistance or are facing Rhode Island Drunk Driving or , contact Attorney Matthew T. Marin at 401-228-8271 or [email protected].

CHARGE:
(1) DUI - Second Offense - B.A.C. Over 0.15 (min. mandatory 6 months jail)

(2) Driving with a Suspended License (suspended as a result of a DUI)
POLICE REPORT: The Police stopped and approached a motor vehicle on the side of the road with its lights on at 1:30 am. Upon approaching the vehicle, the Police observed the Client passed out behind the wheel with the vehicle running. The Police turned the vehicle off and woke up the Client. The Client was incoherent and a rescue was called. The Client was taken to the hospital where field sobriety tests were conducted. After failing the tests, a blood draw was conducted that returned blood alcohol content readings of 222 mg/Dl. The Client was then charged with DUI - Second Offense with B.A.C. readings over 0.15 and driving with a suspended license (suspended as a result of the prior DUI).
RESULTS:
(1) REDUCED TO RECKLESS DRIVING and sentenced to one-year of probation (with no loss of license)
(2) DISMISSED

For More Information About Our Rhode Island Drunk Driving Defense Lawyers Visit Our Website at:www.matthewtmarin.com/Rhode_Island_DUI_Defense_Lawyer.html

About the Author

Matthew Marin

Attorney Matthew T. Marin is a highly skilled criminal defense lawyer with an outstanding track record in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. With expertise in DUI/DWI, drug offenses, domestic violence, and white-collar crimes, he is dedicated to providing personalized and effective representation for his clients. A "Rising Star" by Super Lawyers and a member of the National College for DUI Defense and the National Trial Lawyers Top 100, Attorney Marin is committed to staying current with the latest legal developments and giving back to his community through pro bono work.

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