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Possession with Intent to Distribute Charge Dismissed in Providence Superior Court 6/29/17

June 2017

CHARGE: POSSESSION WITH INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE MARIJUANA

Attorney Matthew Marin is happy to report that the charge of possession of marijuana with intent to distribute was dismissed in the Providence Superior Court on June 29th, 2017.  Our Client was stopped in his vehicle as he left the Providence Place Mall.  After the Police searched his vehicle, they located marijuana in numerous locations totaling nearly five ounces.  The Client was arrested and charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana.  If convicted, our Client could have faced a maximum of 30 years in State Prison (ACI).  We were able to negotiate a dismissal of the charges due to legal issues we were able to uncover related to the Police investigation and our Client's arrest.  If you or a loved one has been charged or is incarcerated on drug related charges including possession with intent to distribute, give Attorney Matthew Marin a call for immediate and experienced legal advice and representation.

RESULT: POSSESSION WITH INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE CHARGE DISMISSED on June 29th, 2017 and Expunged on July 20th, 2017

Practice area(s): Criminal Defense

Court: Providence 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.