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Crack Cocaine Arrests Made in Westerly Drug Investigation

Posted by Matthew Marin | Mar 01, 2014 | 0 Comments

The Westerly Police Department made five arrests in a month-long investigation of a crack cocaine distribution operation. Four of the five arrested were held without bail at their arraignment in the 4th Division District Court while the other was released on surety bail.  The charges brought include:
  •  Delivery of Cocaine / Possession with Intent to Deliver Cocaine
  •  Delivery of Heroin / Possession with Intent to Deliver Heroin
  •  Felony Conspiracy to Violate the Uniform Controlled Substances Act
  •  Felony Possession of A Controlled Substances (Clonazephan)
At The Law Offices of Matthew T. Marin, Esquire, Inc. our attorney's have experience handling serious drug charges.  We can assist you in putting your best defense forward with our extensive knowledge of Rhode Island's search and seizure laws.  If you are facing Rhode Island drug charges including delivery of a controlled substance, possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, manufacturing a controlled substance, cultivation of a controlled substance, or conspiracy to violate the controlled substances act your freedom is on the line.  
 
Most of the time, when charged with serious drug offenses, you will initially be held without bail pending a hearing known as a bail hearing.  It is vitally important that you, or a loved one acting on your behalf, retain an experienced Rhode Island Drug Attorney to represent and advocate for you at your bail hearing.  Effective representation can mean the difference between sitting in jail until your case is ready for trial or being released on bail awaiting your trial.
 
Contact our attorney's today by calling The Law Offices of Matthew T. Marin, Esquire, Inc. at 401-228-8271 or emailing us at[email protected].  To learn more about Rhode Island drug charges, visit our websites:

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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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