Rhode Island Criminal Defense Lawyer Matthew Marin is pleased to announce the dismissal of disorderly conduct charges which were brought by a local police department against a Client.  Having handled hundreds of criminal cases throughout the years, I can without a doubt say that the events leadin...

Earlier this week we brought you the second part of our three part series "Understanding Your Rhode Island DUI Charge." Part one explained how to read you summons to appear for your criminal court dates and the different terminology used by the police departments in classifying Rhode Island DUI C...

An off-campus URI party over the weekend descended into chaos when one thousand students started partying in Narragansett.  The party quickly escalated into what law enforcement has described as a 'riot' that included throwing beer bottles, smashing mail boxes, and climbing onto rooftops.  The pa...

Last week we brought you the first part of our three part series "Understanding Your Rhode Island DUI Charge." Part one explained how to read you summons to appear for your criminal court dates and the different terminology used by the police departments in classifying Rhode Island DUI Charges.  ...

As reported earlier today by the Providence Journal, an incident that occurred yesterday evening at a Subway Restaurant in Cranston, Rhode Island led to two arrests.  A female patron was arrested on multiple charges including disorderly conduct, simple assault, obstruction of justice, and possess...

When I first meet with a potential DUI client, I spend time explaining exactly what charge has been brought against them and explaining the terminology that the police use in their charging documents.  If you have been charged with a DUI in Rhode Island and released from police custody prior to a...

A few days ago, Jameis Winston was caught shoplifting seafood from a Florida grocery store.  His case is a perfect example of the old adage, sometimes smart people do stupid things.  At the Law Offices of Matthew T. Marin, Esquire, Inc., we work hard everyday to assist our clients out of mishaps ...

In June of 2012, Governor Lincoln Chafee signed into law the so-called "Domestic Anti-Strangulation" bill calling for significant enhanced penalties for those convicted of domestic assault by strangulation.  The bill was championed by domestic violence advocates and heralded as one step closer to...

If you have been charged with a first offense DUI in Rhode Island, you are likely uncertain as to how the court process works or what type of penalties the court might impose if you are convicted.  The best person to discuss your concerns with is an experienced Rhode Island DUI Defense Attorney. ...

We are pleased to announce the dismissal of felony drug charges pending against a Client dating back to 2012.  Our Client was arrested in Newport County in December of 2012 and charged with possession of prescription drugs including (1) Amphetamine, (2) Dextro-Amphetamine, (3) Gabapentin, (4) Clo...

A recent article in the Providence Journal discussed the Providence Police Departments renewed efforts to curb drunk driving.  The article, Drive drunk at your peril: Providence intensifies crackdown on DUI violators, discusses several major changes that the Providence Police will be implementing...

During the early morning hours on Saturday, a driver failed to halt during a traffic stop.  After finally stopping, the operator exited the vehicle and pointed a weapon at the officers.  The Cranston Police Officers opened fire, and the suspect sustained non-life threatening injuries.  To read mo...

On Friday, an Ipswich police officer was arraigned on domestic violence charges.  Specifically, he was charged with four counts assault and battery, malicious destruction of property, and intimidation of a witness.  Domestic violence charges can be brought against anyone.  If you find yourself fa...

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Over the St. Patrick's Day Holiday weekend, the Rhode Island State Police arrested and charged twelve individuals with Driving Under the Influence (RI DUI First Offense).  Those arrests spanned the State, from Richmond to Providence.  However, the vast majority of the arrests were made in Newport...

A question that is frequently asked by potential clients is whether they can expunge a prior felony offense.  While the question may seem straightforward, such a determination can be difficult.  First, your felony charge must be adjudicated.  Pending criminal charges, whether they be felony or mi...

We are pleased to report that yesterday morning charges of misdemeanor simple assault and battery pending against a Client wereDISMISSED in the Rhode Island District Court.  The Client had been facing a misdemeanor charge of simple assault and battery for allegedly assaulting two women.  Accordin...

Rhode Island DUI charges pending against a Client were dismissed today in the Fourth Division District Court in Wakefield, Rhode Island.  The charge, DUI with blood alcohol content between 0.10 and 0.15, was completely dismissed after the Defense successfully argued that the breath test was impro...

Earlier this week, a Client facing a Rhode Island DUI charge with BAC Over 0.15 had his charge reduced on the day of trial.  The First Offense DUI charge was reduced to Reckless Driving.  Instead of facing the mandatory penalties required by Rhode Island's DUI laws (including a 3 to 12 month loss...

A frequent question asked by many people who have been charged drunk driving in Rhode Island is whether they can have the charge expunged.  While Rhode Island has some of the most liberal expungement laws in the Country, not every criminal case can be expunged.  The quickest way to determine if y...

The Rhode Island State Police announced on Monday that five individuals had been arrested and charged with a DUI in Rhode Islandover the past weekend.  In each case, the motorist submitted to a breathalyzer which resulted in breath test results in excess of 0.15, leading to charges of first offen...

Last week the Rhode Island State Police charged a Providence man with DUI and driving without a license after he sideswiped a State Police Cruiser in downtown Providence.  Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident.  Back at the State Police barracks the Providence man submitted to a breatha...

The Westerly Police Department made five arrests in a month-long investigation of a crack cocaine distribution operation. Four of the five arrested were held without bail at their arraignment in the 4th Division District Court while the other was released on surety bail.  The charges brought incl...

A bill pending in the Rhode Island Legislature would ban anyone convicted of a crime of domestic violence from buying a gun.  The bill, if passed, would apply anyone convicted of domestic violence charges, including misdemeanor domestic violence charges.  Under Rhode Island law, those charges inc...

Earlier this week the North Smithfield Police Department charged an employee of the Department of Public Works with misdemeanor larceny for stealing snow skis from a truck.  The skis were valued at approximately $1,200 and the employee is scheduled for an arraignment in the Kent County District C...