In what is surely now an obvious theme, a superstar NFL pro bowl defensive end was charged Tuesday with domestic assault and making threats against his girlfriend.  The NFL star continues to be held until his arraignment Wednesday morning on the two domestic violence charges.  Individuals from all walks of life can be charged and go to jail for domestic violence charges.  If you have been charged with a crime involving domestic violence, please review the information below as well as the information on our websites.  We are available 24/7 to take your call and schedule a consultation to explain your charges and how we can assist you in your defense.  Attorney Matthew Marin can be reached via phone at 401-228-8271 and via email at [email protected].

 

 

Anyone charged with a domestic violence crime in Rhode Island is in serious jeopardy of going to jail.  As the story of the NFL player above indicates, anyone can go to jail on domestic violence charges even for a first offense.  The best way to keep yourself out of jail is to immediately contact a local Rhode Island Domestic Violence Attorney to provide you with guidance and a plan of attack.  In Rhode Island, misdemeanor domestic violence charges carry up to one year in jail while felony charges can carry five to ten to twenty years in prison.  It is vital that you immediately put a defense strategy in place to combat domestic violence allegations as evidence can go stale or be lost if you wait.

 

 

 Misdemeanor Domestic Violence Charges (and maximum penalty)

- Disorderly Conduct - 6 months in jail

- Assault and Battery - 1 year in jail

- Vandalism - 1 year in jail

 

- Domestic Strangulation - 10 years in jail

- Assault with a Dangerous Weapon - 20 years in jail

- Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury - 20 years in jail

 

The Law Offices of Matthew T. Marin, Esquire, Inc.