Experienced Rhode Island DUI Attorney Matthew Marin says that Rhode Island residents will be under extra scrutiny during Rhode Island's DUI crackdown this New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
PROBATION VIOLATIONS - Last week, the Rhode Island Supreme Court issued an order amended the Rhode Island District Court Rules of Criminal Procedure with respect to probation violations. Read our post to discover how the new legal standard imposed for District Court probation violations may impact your case.
In a recent decision handed down by the Rhode Island Supreme Court, the Court ruled that a Rhode Island State Police Trooper lacked probable cause to arrest and search a defendant for drugs based on the information provided by a confidential informant.
In the near future, the United States Supreme Court will determine whether it is constitutional for the State of Rhode Island to criminally punish individuals for refusing to submit to a chemical test. The impact of this determination could be huge. If you are charged with a second offense chemical test refusal in Rhode Island, be sure to speak with an experienced Rhode Island DUI Defense Attorney as soon as possible.
Rhode Island Lawyer's Weekly has featured a new drug defense technique featured by Attorney Matthew Marin in a marijuana possession case in their most recent issue.
Attorney Matthew Marin was recently featured in Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly in an extended question and answer regarding recent litigation involving the Rhode Island DUI RIghts Form as well as a recent Superior Court ruling on the issue.
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management has charged two men with the theft of oysters from Point Judith Pond based on an incident that occurred last fall.
Attorney General Peter Kilmartin is renewing a push for tougher penalties that he calls a better deterrent for the harm caused by drunk drivers. According to AG Kilmartin, "Choosing to get behind the wheel of a motor vehicle while intoxicated or impaired on drugs is like playing with a loaded fi...
The latest in a series of numerous Rhode Island State Police arrests are detailed in a recent article in the Warwick Post. The recent DUI arrests include individuals who were stopped by the State Police in the City of Warwick. Read the full story at the Warwick Post at the link below: http://w...
The Rhode Island State Police reported 10 DUI arrests throughout the State last weekend. The arrests included a wrong way driver on Route 95 and a driver who crashed into a tow truck. To read the full story as reported by the Coventry Patch, follow the link below: http://patch.com/rhode-island/...
An undercover operation dubbed "Operation Frontpage" was conducted by the Coventry and West Greenwich Police Department at a local hotel over the weekend. The Operation resulted in the arrests of seven men on charges of the procurement of sexual conduct for a fee. The Operation was designed to un...
As reported by the Providence Journal, a 54 year old RIPTA Worker was arrested by the Rhode Island State Police on charges of possession and transfer of child pornography. the arrest was the result of an investigation by the State Police Computer Crimes Unit and Internet Crimes Against Children T...
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A Johnston High School science teacher was arraigned Friday morning in District Court, Warwick, on three felony counts, two of forgery and counterfeiting and one of embezzlement and fraudulent conversion.
Rhode Island State Police were dispatched to investigate a motor vehicle accident on Service Road in Providence late Saturday night. While speaking with one of the drivers involved, the determined that she was under the influence of alcohol. Additionally, she was unlawfully in possession of a ...
A 54 year old woman was charged with DUI and Assault after her vehicle struck a stopped North Kingstown Police cruiser Thanksgiving evening. The Officer was treated, released, and is recovering at home. The Police cruiser was struck as it was parked in the breakdown lane with its emergency ligh...
Earlier this month an 18 Year Old URI Student was charged with driving under the influence resulting in serious bodily injury. The Student, from Connecticut, had been drinking at a fraternity prior to the accident which occurred when his vehicle rear-ended another vehicle on Route 138 west. A p...
Attorney Matthew T. Marin announces a recent victory for a client facing the charges of First Offense DUI / BAC Unknown and Breathalyzer Refusal. If you need assistance or are facing a Rhode Island Drunk Driving or Breathalyzer Refusal Charge, contact Attorney Matthew T. Marin at 401-228-8271 or ...
Attorney Matthew T. Marin announces a recent victory for a client facing the charges of Domestic Vandalism / Malicious Damage to Property and Domestic Disorderly Conduct. If you need assistance or are facing a Rhode Island Domestic Violence Charges, contact Attorney Matthew T. Marin at 401-228-82...
Interestingly, Judge Bucci of the Rhode Island District Court agreed to set bail on a Defendant facing two marijuana charges. One clear implication from this recent ruling is that individuals facing marijuana charges will be treated much more leniently if they are licensed and registered by the S...
Attorney Matthew T. Marin announces a recent victory for a client facing charges of Domestic Vandalism and Domestic Disorderly Conduct. If you need assistance or are facing a Rhode Island Domestic Vandalism or Domestic Disorderly Conduct Charges, contact Attorney Matthew T. Marinat 401-228-8271 o...
Attorney Matthew T. Marin announces a recent victory for a client facing the charge of possession of marijuana (first offense) brought by a local police department. If you need assistance or are facing a Rhode Island Drug Charge or other criminal charges, contact Attorney Matthew T. Marinat 401-2...
Attorney Matthew T. Marin announces a recent victory for a client facing a Shoplifting charge. If you need assistance or are facing a Rhode Island Shoplifting Charges, contact Attorney Matthew T. Marin at 401-228-8271 or [email protected]. CHARGES:COUNT 1: MISDEMEANOR SHOPLIFTINGPOLICE REPORT...
Attorney Matthew T. Marin announces a recent victory for a client facing the charge of possession of marijuana (first offense) brought by a local police department. If you need assistance or are facing a Rhode Island Drug Charge or other criminal charges, contact Attorney Matthew T. Marin at 401-...
Attorney Matthew T. Marin announces a recent victory for a client facing the charge of possession of marijuana (first offense) brought by a local police department. If you need assistance or are facing a Rhode Island Drug Charge or other criminal charges, contact Attorney Matthew T. Marinat 401-2...
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.
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.
