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Recent Criminal Case Victories

Domestic Disorderly Conduct Charges Dismissed on 10/29/19

October 2019

CHARGES:
(1) DOMESTIC DISORDERLY CONDUCT (R.I.G.L. 11-45-1(a)(1))
(2) OBSTRUCTION OF OFFICER IN EXECUTION OF HIS DUTY

Marin and Barrett, Inc. is extremely pleased to report that charges of domestic disorderly conduct and obstruction of an officer in the execution of his duty brought against our Client in the Kent County District Court has been dismissed.  The Police were dispatched to a report of an altercation between two intoxicated females. The Police located our Client who was intoxicated and walking in the roadway. After interviewing her and the other party, her sister, the Police made the decision to charge our Client with domestic disorderly conduct and obstruction of an officer in the execution of his duty.

Once we were hired to defend our Client, we began a thorough investigation including looking into the background of our Client's sister and the altercation.  After having numerous discussions with the Prosecutor and our Clients sister, the charges were dismissed by the Prosecution in the Kent County District Court.  If you or a loved one is facing a domestic violence charge or obstruction of an officer charge in Rhode Island, give the experienced criminal defense attorneys at Marin and Barrett, Inc. a call for immediate and experienced legal advice and criminal defense representation.

RESULT: ALL CHARGES DISMISSED on October 29th, 2019

Practice area(s): Criminal Defense

Court: Kent County District 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.