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RHODE ISLAND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LAWYER
DEFENSE ATTORNEY MATTHEW MARIN
DEFENSE ATTORNEY MATTHEW MARIN
Have you been arrested for domestic violence? If so, you should know that any kind of domestic violence charges are a serious criminal matter. Hiring a experienced Rhode Island Domestic Violence Lawyer can help you stay out of jail, protect your criminal record, and save you thousands of dollars, keep you off of probation, avoid fines, court costs, and classes. Plus, when it comes to domestic violence it’s not just your liberty at stake, but also your reputation. No one wants to be labeled a “wife-beater” for the rest of their life.
Contact our Rhode Island Domestic Violence Lawyers
at 401-228-8271 or CLICK HERE
RECENT 2011 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CASE VICTORIES
CHARGES:
COUNT 1: DOMESTIC ASSAULT AND BATTERY
COUNT 2: DOMESTIC DISORDERLY CONDUCT
POLICE REPORT: The police received a phone call from a neighbor complaining of a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, the Police spoke with the Complaining Witness who indicated that the Client had returned home and an argument had ensued. During the course of the argument, the Client became physical and struck her knocking her to the ground. The Client then allegedly began throwing objects around the apartment. Based on the statements made by the Complaining Witness, the Police arrested the Client and charged him with Domestic Simple Assault and Domestic Disorderly Conduct.
RESULT: ALL CHARGES DISMISSED on the day of Trial on 11/18/11
CHARGES:
(1) DOMESTIC ASSAULT AND BATTERY
(2) DOMESTIC VIOLATION OF A NO CONTACT ORDER
(3) VIOLATION OF A FILING - DOMESTIC ASSAULT AND BATTERY
(4) VIOLATION OF A FILING - CYBER STALKING
POLICE REPORT: The Police responded to an emergency 911 call. Upon arriving, they spoke with the Complaining Witness who told them that she had been seeing the Client for weeks and during that time a no contact order had been in place. The Complaining Witness further informed the Police that the Client had assaulted her after an argument broke out when the Client's ex-girlfriend had called. Based on the Complaining Witness' statement, the Police issued a warrant charging the Client with Domestic Assault and Battery and Domestic Violation of a No Contact Order.
RESULT: ALL CHARGES DISMISSED AND VIOLATIONS WITHDRAWN on the day of Trial on 11/2/11
CHARGES:
COUNT 1: DOMESTIC ASSAULT AND BATTERY
COUNT 2: DOMESTIC REFUSAL TO RELINQUISH A TELEPHONE
POLICE REPORT: The Complaining Witness responded to the local police station and provided a written statement that her now ex-boyfriend, the Client, had assaulted her one week prior. In the statement provided to the Police, the Complaining Witness explained that the Client and her had been engaged in a verbal argument. The Complaining Witness alleged that the argument became heated and the Client punched her in the face, opening a gash near her eyebrow. A struggle ensued in which the Complaining Witness attempted to call 911 on her cell phone, but the Client grabbed the phone from her and prevented her from calling the police. A rescue was called and the Complaining Witness was transported to the hospital where the gash required four stitches. Based on the statements provided by the Complaining Witness, the Police issued a warrant for the Client’s arrest charging him with Domestic Simple Assault and Battery and Domestic Refusal to Relinquish a Telephone.
RESULT: ALL CHARGES DISMISSED on 10/19/11
CHARGES:
COUNT 1: DOMESTIC ASSAULT AND BATTERY
COUNT 2: DOMESTIC DISORDERLY CONDUCT
POLICE REPORT: The Client called 911 after an argument with his ex-girlfriend and the mother of his child. When the Police arrived, the Client explained to the Police that she had become angry when he attempted to leave. However, the Client’s ex-girlfriend told the Police that the Client had become angry, belligerent and had assaulted her. After listening to the Client’s ex-girlfriend and observing a disheveled apartment, the Police arrested the Client and charged him with Domestic Assault and Battery and Domestic Disorderly Conduct.
RESULT: ALL CHARGES DISMISSED after the Client successfully completed the Military Diversion Program on 9/1/11
CHARGE: DOMESTIC ASSAULT AND BATTERY
POLICE REPORT: Police received a 911 call from the Client requesting police assistance because of a “deranged” female. The Police arrived on scene to find a hysterical female who stated that the Client had strangled her to the point where she lost consciousness. The complaining witness provided a hand-written statement explaining the incident. Based on the complaining witness’ statement, an arrest warrant was issued charging the Client with Domestic Assault and Battery.
RESULT: DISMISSED after the Client consented to a civil restraining order on 8/16/11
CHARGE: DOMESTIC ASSAULT AND BATTERY (Simple Assault Domestic)
CHARGE: DOMESTIC ASSAULT AND BATTERY (Simple Assault Domestic)
CHARGES:
CHARGE: DOMESTIC ASSAULT AND BATTERY
CHARGES:
CHARGE: DOMESTIC ASSAULT AND BATTERY
CHARGE: DOMESTIC ASSAULT AND BATTERY
CHARGES:
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POLICE REPORT: The complaining witness reported to a local police department that the night prior her ex-boyfriend had been arguing with her. She told the Police that she had attempted to leave the apartment repeatedly and that the Defendant had physically restrained her from leaving by pushing her, grabbing her face, and pinning her to the ground. The complaining witness alleged that while the Defendant was physically restraining her he was screaming repeatedly in her face. The physical altercation allegedly left bruises on the complaining witness' arms and face. Based on the information provided to the Police, an arrest warrant charging the Defendant was Domestic Assault was issued for the Defendant's arrest.
RESULTS: NOT GUILTY AFTER TRIAL on 7/28/11
POLICE REPORT:Police responded to a 911 call with medical personnel to a local residence. Upon their arrival, they observed the alleged victim to have physical injuries including cuts, scrapes, and bruises. The alleged victim described an incident to the police in which the Client, while intoxicated, attacked the alleged victim during an argument. He indicated that the Client began kicking, punching, scratching, and hitting him. Based on the alleged victim's statements to the police and the observations of physical injuries the Client was charged with one count of simple assault of a domestic nature (domestic assault)..
RESULTS: DISMISSED AT TRIAL on 5/20/11
(1) DOMESTIC ASSAULT AND BATTERY (Simple Assault Domestic)
(2) DOMESTIC DISORDERLY CONDUCT
(3) DOMESTIC REFUSAL TO RELINQUISH A TELEPHONE
(4) DOMESTIC REFUSAL TO RELINQUISH A TELEPHONE
(5) DOMESTIC VANDALISM
POLICE REPORT:The alleged victim responded to the local police department and made a complaint against her husband, the Client, alleging that he had physically assaulted her by hitting, punching, and kicking her. She further alleged that the Client had slammed her head on the granite counter-top and spit in her face. She told the police that at that point she had attempted to call the police and the Client had taken her phone and the house phone and smashed both of them. Based on the statements of the alleged victim, the Client was charged with five counts including domestic assault, domestic disorderly conduct, two counts of domestic refusal to relinquish a telephone, and domestic vandalism.
RESULTS:
(1) NOT GUILTY AFTER TRIAL
(2) NOT GUILTY AFTER TRIAL
(3) NOT GUILTY AFTER TRIAL
(4) DISMISSED AFTER TRIAL
(5) AMENDED TO NON-DOMESTIC VANDALISM, case filed for one-year (not a criminal conviction> on 3/29/11
POLICE REPORT:The Client and his girlfriend had both been drinking at a local establishment. The two were seated in the Client's vehicle in the parking lot. At that point, the Client's girlfriend became belligerent yelling, screaming, slapping and hitting the Client. The Client pushed back defending himself. Onlookers realized a physical altercation was taking place and called 911. The Police arrived and the Client was outside of the vehicle and visibly intoxicated. After speaking with both parties involved, the Police arrested the Client charging him with Domestic Assault and Battery.
RESULTS: DISMISSED on 3/25/11
(1) DOMESTIC ASSAULT AND BATTERY
(2) DOMESTIC VANDALISM
POLICE REPORT: Police were dispatched to a Shell Gas Station parking lot for a report of a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, the police spoke with the alleged Victim who explained that she had been in a physical altercation and that the Client had allegedly punched her in the mouth and bit her on her forearm. The police observed the Victim to have a fat lip and a bite mark on her right forearm. The Victim went on to state that the Client had smashed her front windshield and damaged the interior of the passenger side doors. Police corroborated the damage to the vehicle. The police placed the Client into custody charging her with domestic assault and domestic vandalism.
RESULTS:
(1) DISMISSED
(2) DISMISSED on 3/9/11
POLICE REPORT: The Police were called when neighbors heard a loud verbal argument occurring at the Defendant’s apartment. When the Police arrived the alleged Victim was the only individual present. The alleged Victim told the Police that the Defendant had began arguing with her about text messages from another man. According to the Victim, the Defendant then took her phone and physically assaulted her by striking her in the face. Based on the Victim’s written witness statement, the Police arrested the Defendant for Domestic Assault and Battery.
RESULT: DISMISSED on 2/22/11
POLICE REPORT: The Client, a local Providence college student, was walking home from a local bar with her boyfriend after both had been drinking. The Client slipped on ice and fell hurting herself. The Client’s boyfriend began laughing at her, enraging her. According to the alleged Victim, the Client then got up and attacked the Victim, scratching him in the neck. In an effort to calm the Client down, the alleged Victim called the Police. When the Police arrived, they witnessed the injuries to the alleged Victim’s neck and arrested the Client, charging her with domestic assault and battery.
RESULT: DISMISSED on 2/7/11
(1) DOMESTIC ASSAULT AND BATTERY
(2) DOMESTIC DISORDERLY CONDUCT
POLICE REPORT: The alleged Victim responded to the Police Department in the early morning hours claiming that her husband had physically and verbally assaulted her. The alleged Victim told the Police, in the form of a written witness statement, that her husband had become verbally abusive earlier in the night after the two had been out drinking. Once the two had arrived home, the Victim alleged that her husband had began screaming at her and physically assaulting her by kicking her while the two were in bed. The Victim alleged that the physical assault intensified until she was able to break free and head to the Police Department. Based on the alleged Victim’s written witness statement, the Police arrested the Client and charged him with domestic assault and battery and domestic disorderly conduct.
RESULTS:
(1) DISMISSED
(2) DISMISSED on 1/20/11
(1) DOMESTIC DISORDERLY CONDUCT
(2) DOMESTIC VIOLATION OF A NO CONTACT ORDER
(3) VIOLATION OF FILING ON A DOMESTIC ASSAULT CHARGE
POLICE REPORT: The Client had plead nolo contendre to the charge of domestic assault and battery on a prior case. As a result of that case, the Judge had issued a no contact order between the Client and the alleged victim. Sometime after the resolution of that case, the alleged Victim once again called the Police. When the Police arrived at the scene, the alleged Victim informed the Police that the Client had been yelling and screaming profanities at her moments earlier. When the Police ran the Client’s name they became aware that there was an active no contact order between the Client and the alleged Victim. Based on the alleged Victim’s written witness statement to the Police, the Police arrested the Client and charged him with domestic disorderly conduct and domestic assault and battery. When the Client was arraigned in Court on these charges, the Attorney General’s Office filed a 32F violation of the Client’s prior filing.
RESULTS:
(1) DISMISSED AT TRIAL
(2) DISMISSED AT TRIAL
(3) VIOLATION WITHDRAWN AT TRIAL on 1/13/11
Contact a Rhode Island Domestic Violence Lawyer at 401-228-8271 or CLICK HERE
Presumption of Guilt in Domestic Violence Cases
There is a real bias against those who have been accused of domestic violence. Many experts in law enforcement claim that domestic violence is a recognized anti-social mental illness. Similar to sex crimes, domestic violence is a severe accusation where guilt is often immediately presumed. The claim itself will result in many people assuming that you committed the act. Before any court appearance or trial, you may become a social pariah. You need an attorney that is effective, efficient and results-oriented.
At the Law Offices of Matthew T. Marin, Esq., Inc., we protect the rights of our clients in domestic violence cases. The first right is the right to remain silent. Talking to police or prosecutors is an ill-advised strategy. You do not have to speak to anyone before you retain domestic violence defense counsel. Even conversations to another inmate in a jail cell or to a relative on a prison phone could severely compromise your rights and our case.
Once you retain Rhode Island Domestic Violence Lawyer Matthew Marin, he will get to work on the facts of the case. By nature, spousal abuse and child abuse cases are rife with emotion. Assault allegations within a family are troubling to some and may be a result of a divorce or child custody dispute. If you wrongly accused, you need an attorney qualified to handle your case. We will diligently advocate for you and strive for the best outcome possible. According to Rhode Island law, domestic violence occurs between “family or household members.” The term “family or household member” has been broadly defined to include the following::RI Domestic Violence Lawyers Will Help to Protect Your Rights
Establishing Your Domestic Violence Defense Case
Your domestic violence defense case also may include a restraining order filed against you. As skilled trial attorneys, we develop twofold strategies for a restraining order hearing and your domestic violence defense.
in Rhode Island, contact the RI Domestic Violence Lawyer Matthew Marin
immediately at (401) 228-8271.What Relationships Qualify as Domestic Violence?
• A current or former spouse
• A person related by blood or marriage
• A person you live with or have lived with in the past
• A person you are dating and/or engaged to
• A person with whom you have a child.
There can be a wide range of domestic violence crimes including:
• Assault & Battery
• Stalking
• Disorderly Conduct
• Kidnapping
• Child Snatching
• Sexual Assault
• False Imprisonment
• Trespass
• Vandalism
• Violations of a Protective Order
• Violations of a Restraining Order
• Violations of a No Contact Order
• False Imprisonment
• Harassment
• Homicide / Murder
Contact a Rhode Island Domestic Violence
Lawyer at 401-228-8271 or CLICK HERE
What are the potential penalties for a Domestic Violence Conviction?
A domestic violence conviction can have very serious consequences including the following:• Jail or prison time
• Probation
• Community control
• A stay away order from the victim (which may include a stay away order from your home, your spouse, and even your children)
• Fines, court costs, and other monetary penalties
• Anger management classes, batterers intervention classes, parenting classes, and/or other classes
• Community service hours
• Immigration consequences
• Mental health treatment
• Substance abuse treatment
If you are facing Domestic Violence Charges
including Domestic Assault, Domestic Disorderly Conduct, and Domestic Vandalism in Rhode Island, contact RI Domestic Violence Lawyer Matthew Marin
immediately at (401) 228-8271.
including Domestic Assault, Domestic Disorderly Conduct, and Domestic Vandalism in Rhode Island, contact RI Domestic Violence Lawyer Matthew Marin
immediately at (401) 228-8271.
What is required for a Rhode Island Batterers Intervention Program?
If convicted of a domestic violence crime, ALL defendants must undergo a Batterers Intervention Program. A Batterers Intervention Program is a psycho-educational group led by trained professional facilitators. Each meeting is an hour and a half to two hours for a minimum of 20 weeks. Fees are collected. Batterers learn to identify abusive behaviors and are taught to react non-abusively and instead communicate with their partner. Batterers Intervention Programs differ from and are not replaceable by substance abuse treatments, mental health services, family/marital/couples or other counseling. Participants are held accountable for their attendance, they must be on time, and cannot miss a meeting. Here is a list of the intervention programs:• Family Violence Intervention
J. Bryan Riley (contact: Susan Wilkie x 121)
941Park Avenue Cranston RI 02910
Telephone: (401) 941-3200
Fax: (401) 781-1062
Groups available in Cranston, Narragansett and Woonsocket
• Galilee Mission to Fishermen, Inc
Raymond Dussault
P.O. Box 459
268 Kingstown Road Narragansett, RI 02882
Telephone: (401) 789-9390
Fax: (401) 783-8155
This program accepts internal referrals only
• The Kent Center
Deb Valletta
300 Centerville Road Suite #301S Summit Building
South Warwick, RI 02886
Telephone (401) 732-5656 x428
Fax: (401) 738-8634
Groups available in Warwick
• Kent House
Mary Osborne (Contact: ED Degnan)
2020 Elmwood Avenue Warwick, RI 02888
Telephone: (401) 781-2700
Fax: (401) 781-2790
Groups available in Warwick
• RIBIP (Rhode Island Batterer Intervention Program)
George Sheehan
1052 Park Avenue Cranston, RI 02910
Telephone: (401) 275-5030
Fax: (401) 275-5031
Groups available in Bristol/Warren, Cranston, East Providence, Johnston/North Providence, Middletown/Newport, Pawtucket, Providence, Warwick, Westerly and Woonsocket
• Tri-Hab Domestic Abuse Project
Kevin Murphy
58 Hamlet Avenue Woonsocket, RI 02895
Telephone: (401) 765-4040
Fax: (401) 658-3757
Groups Available in Central Falls, Cranston, Providence, and Woonsocket
• Vantage Point
Kathleen Carty
1 James P Murphy Highway Suite 103
West Warwick, RI 02893
401-615-0648 office
401-615-9540 fax
Groups available in Coventry, Cranston, East Greenwich, Johnston, Pawtucket, Providence, Warren, Warwick, West Warwick, Westerly, and Woonsocket
Also, for more information visit our Rhode Island Criminal Defense Blog.
2010 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CASE VICTORIES
CHARGE: DOMESTIC DISORDERLY CONDUCT
CHARGES:
CHARGES:
CHARGES:
CHARGES: DOMESTIC VANDALISM AND DOMESTIC DISORDERLY CONDUCT
CHARGE: DOMESTIC ASSAULT AND BATTERY
CHARGE: DOMESTIC ASSAULT AND BATTERY
CHARGE:
POLICE REPORT: Client allegedly smashed his girlfriend's fish tank and other belongings in a drunken rage. The police were summoned, took statements from numerous witnesses and photographs of broken belongings. Based on the evidence observed and the witness statements, the Client was charged with Domestic Disorderly Conduct.
RESULT: DISMISSED
(1) DOMESTIC ASSAULT
(2) DOMESTIC ASSAULT
(3) REFUSAL TO RELINQUISH A TELEPHONE
POLICE REPORT:
According to the complaining witnesses, the Client returned home near 2 a.m. drunk and banging on the back door. Once inside, the Client began arguing with his wife and allegedly choked her. During the argument, the Client’s adult son intervened. The Client allegedly slapped his son in the face. The police were summoned and after speaking with the complaining witnesses, the Client was charged with two counts of domestic simple assault and battery and one count of refusal to relinquish a telephone.
RESULT: ALL CHARGES DISMISSED
(1) DOMESTIC ASSAULT AND BATTERY
(2) DOMESTIC DISORDERLY CONDUCT
POLICE REPORT: Client's Fiance became intoxicated after an argument with the Client. While home alone he ransacked his own home, destroying pictures and smashing furniture. In the course of the destruction he had injured himself, leaving blood in the apartment. The next morning he called the Police and reported that the Client had assaulted him and destroyed his belongings. The Police proceeded to arrest the Client and charge her with Domestic Assault and Domestic Disorderly Conduct based on her Fiance's statements.
RESULTS:
(1) DISMISSED
(2) DISMISSED
(1) DOMESTIC VANDALISM
(2) DOMESTIC DISORDERLY CONDUCT
POLICE REPORT:Client and her husband, married over 30 years, had an argument regarding the purchase of an automobile for their adult son. The Client became extremely upset and smashed her husband's cell phone and sunglasses. The Police were summonsed. Upon their arrival, they witnessed the broken items and arrested the Client on Domestic Vandalism and Domestic Disorderly Conduct charges.
RESULT: ALL CHARGES DISMISSED
POLICE REPORT: Client and her boyfriend were both intoxicated at their home. A verbal argument broke out. During the argument, the alleged victim poured a glass of juice on the Client. This caused the Client to allegedly throw the victim's clothing out the window into the street. The argument and ensuing events were witnessed by neighbors who gave complete written statements to the responding police officers. Based on the witness statements, the police arrested the Client for domestic vandalism and domestic disorderly conduct.
RESULT: ALL CHARGES DISMISSED
POLICE REPORT: Client and her fiance were on vacation at a local hotel. During the night the couple began arguing, allegedly screaming at each other. Another guest in a neighboring room called the police after he heard a male scream "you broke my nose, you bitch." When the police arrived, they entered the room and witnessed blood splattered all over the walls and floor. Client's Fiance was seen to have a bloody nose and scratches on his forehead. After interviewing all the parties, the police charged the Client with one count of domestic simple assault and battery against her Fiance.
RESULT: DISMISSED the day of Trial
POLICE REPORT: Client and his wife were intoxicated and had a verbal altercation. The altercation became heated and the Client allegedly hit his wife, threw her to the ground, and began choking her. A third party broke the fight up and the police were summoned. Upon their arrival and after interviewing witnesses, the Police arrested the Client and charged him with one count of Domestic Simple Assault and Battery (R.I.G.L. Section 11-41-20).
RESULT: DISMISSED and EXPUNGED
(1) DOMESTIC ASSAULT AND BATTERY
(2) DOMESTIC DISORDERLY CONDUCT
POLICE REPORT: Client and his significant other had gone out to a local bar to celebrate their upcoming graduation. At one point, the two became separated and the Client lost contact and was not able to reach his significant other via telephone. The two met up later in the night and both were highly intoxicated. An argument ensued regarding the lack of contact, the Client then allegedly assaulted the victim. Campus security heard the argument and entered the room with the Client holding the victim down on the ground. Police were summonsed and charged the Client with Domestic Assault and Battery and Domestic Disorderly Conduct.
RESULT:
(1) DISMISSED
(2) DISMISSED
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