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DUI Charge Reduced to Reckless Driving in Providence County Superior Court 6/2/2021

June 2021

CHARGE: FIRST OFFENSE DUI (BAC Over 0.15)

Attorney Matthew Marin at Marin & Barrett, Inc. is pleased to report a great result for a client accused of DUI in Rhode Island.  In October 2020, our Client was located in a vehicle on the side of the road in Burrillville.  The Police investigated the vehicle and located our Client asleep behind the wheel.  After speaking with our Client, the Police initiated a DUI investigation.  The Officer indicated that smelled alcohol on his breath and our client admitted that he had been drinking earlier.  After failing a series of standardized field sobriety tests, the client was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence.  Once at the station, he took a breathalyzer test and which registered results indicating that his blood alcohol concentration was above the legal limit and over 0.15.

After being hired to defend the case, we began gathering evidence to put a defense together.  During the discovery phase of the case, it became clear that the Police had insufficient evidence that the Client did, in-fact, operate the motor vehicle at a time when he was under the influence of alcohol.  When the Police arrived, the Client was not operating the vehicle and the Police could not pin down at what time the Client did operate the vehicle to the side of the road where it was found.  After several pretrial conferences, the Prosecution agreed to reduce the DUI charge to reckless driving.  Facing a DUI charge with a lengthy license suspension, hundreds of dollars of fines, mandatory community service, driver retraining, and heavy costs and fees, our Client managed to resolve the case while avoiding a DUI conviction.  If you or a loved one is facing a first offense DUI charge in Rhode Island, give Attorney Matthew Marin at Marin and Barrett, Inc. a call for immediate and experienced legal advice and representation.

RESULT: DRUNK DRIVING CHARGE REDUCED TO RECKLESS DRIVING resulting in a One Year Filing (stay out of trouble), completion of a substance abuse counseling program, and court costs on June 2nd, 2021

Practice area(s): Criminal Defense, DUI / DWI

Court: Providence Superior Court

Matthew Marin

My name is Attorney Matthew Marin. I have dedicated my career to defending those charged with criminal offenses throughout Rhode Island. If you have been arrested or are under investigation for a criminal offense, we understand that are likely in an unfamiliar situation that can be extremely intimidating and even paralyzing. You may feel as if you do not know where to turn or who to ask for help. Fortunately, you have come to the right place to begin your search for answers and a successful resolution to your situation. We have extensive experience assisting thousands of clients facing drunk driving charges, domestic violence charges, and drug charges throughout Rhode Island.

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 Marin and 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.

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