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Rhode Island DUI Lawyer Matthew T. Marin Announces A Successful Outcome for A Client Facing A Serious Misdemeanor Drunk Driving Charge

Posted by Matthew Marin | Mar 25, 2012 | 0 Comments

Attorney Matthew T. Marin announces a successful outcome for a client facing the charge of driving under the influence of alcohol with blood alcohol content over 0.15. If you need assistance or are facing Rhode Island Drunk Driving or Breathalyzer Refusal Charges, contact Attorney Matthew T. Marin at 401-228-8271 or [email protected].

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 placed on File for one year (not a criminal conviction) with a 90 day suspension of license November 13th, 2012
For More Information About Our Rhode Island Drunk Driving Defense Lawyers Visit Our Website at:www.matthewtmarin.com/Rhode_Island_DUI_Defense_Lawyer.html

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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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