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Recent Criminal Case Victories

DUI Charge Reduced to Reckless Driving in Washington County Superior Court

September 2017

CHARGES: 
(1) FIRST OFFENSE DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL (BAC UNKNOWN) 
(2) REFUSAL TO SUBMIT TO A CHEMICAL TEST (FIRST OFFENSE) 

At the Law Offices of Matthew T. Marin, Esq., Inc., we are extremely pleased to report a favorable case resolution for a Client facing DUI and Chemical Test Refusal charges.  Last Friday in the Washington County Superior Court, a charge of drunk driving was reduced to reckless driving and a corresponding charge of chemical test refusal was dismissed in the Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal.  To read more about the specifics of the case and how we were able to achieve the outstanding case result, follow this link to our driving under the influence webpage.
RESULTS: 
(1) DRUNK DRIVING CHARGE REDUCED TO RECKLESS DRIVING resulting in one year filing with a six month loss of license (retro-active giving credit for chemical test refusal preliminary suspension), $250 contribution to the VCIF, and court costs on September 8th, 2017
(2) CHEMICAL TEST REFUSAL CHARGE DISMISSED

Practice area(s): DUI / DWI

Court: Washington County Superior Court

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.

Attorney Marin Named A SuperLawyer for Ten Consecutive Years 2014-2023

Attorney Matthew Marin has been named a Rhode Island SuperLawyer for 10 consecutive years from 2014 thru 2023. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in Rhode Island are selected by the Research Team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor. Super Lawyers selects lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement in their practice area.


Rhode Island Members of the National College for DUI Defense

Attorneys Matthew Marin and Kensley Barrett are both Rhode Island General Members of the National College for DUI Defense. Members represent some of the most experienced and cutting edge DUI defense attorney's throughout the Country. Nationwide, DUI laws are extremely complex and constantly changing and the College facilitates the exchange of innovative defenses throughout the Country.