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RHODE ISLAND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LAWYER

Have you been arrested on Rhode Island domestic violence charge? If so, you should know that any type of domestic violence charges are a serious criminal offense. Hiring an experienced and top-rated Rhode Island Domestic Violence Lawyer from the legal team at the Marin, Barrett, and Murphy Law Firm can help you stay out of jail, protect your criminal record, save you thousands of dollars, keep you off of probation, avoid fines, court costs, and classes. Plus, when it comes to Rhode Island domestic violence charges it's not just your liberty at stake, but also your reputation. No one wants to be labeled a “wife-beater” for the rest of their life or be left with a permanent domestic violence record based on a domestic violence accusation alone.  Call us today, we work every day to provide top rated legal assistance for domestic violence cases in Rhode Island.

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Read What Our Former Clients Who Were Also Facing Rhode Island Domestic Violence Charges Are Saying:

Rhode Island Domestic Violence Attorneys

Presumption of Guilt in R.I. Domestic Violence Cases

There is a real bias against those who have been accused of domestic abuse charges and domestic violence crimes, even false accusations. Many experts in law enforcement claim that domestic violence is a recognized anti-social mental illness. Similar to sex crimes, domestic violence is a severe accusation where guilt is often immediately presumed. The claim itself will result in many people assuming that you committed the act. Before any court appearance or trial in Rhode Island, you may become a social pariah. You need an experienced and local criminal defense lawyer that is effective, efficient and results-oriented.

How can a Rhode Island Criminal Defense Attorney Help?

Our law firm has represented hundreds of individuals charged with domestic abuse, emotional abuse, physical abuse and sexual abuse in violation Rhode Island's domestic violence laws and we know how to protect our clients legal rights in RI domestic violence cases. If you are looking to find a domestic violence lawyer in Rhode Island, you have come to the right place. We know the Rhode Island legal system and will work to utilize our knowledge of domestic violence laws to get you the best result for your domestic violence charges. The first right is the right to remain silent. Talking to police or prosecutors is an ill-advised strategy. You do not have to speak to anyone before you hire a domestic violence defense attorney. Even conversations to another inmate in a jail cell or to a relative on a prison phone could severely compromise your rights and our case.

Establishing Your Rhode Island Domestic Violence Defense Case

Once you retain a Rhode Island domestic violence attorney with Marin, Barrett, and Murphy., we will get to work right away on the facts of the case. By nature, spousal abuse, household abuse and child abuse cases are rife with emotion. Domestic assault allegations within a family are troubling to some and may be a result of a divorce or child custody dispute. If you have been wrongly accused, you need an attorney qualified to handle your case and advocate on your behalf. As your criminal defense attorney, we will diligently advocate for you and strive for the best outcome possible and work to avoid jail time.

Your domestic defense case also may include a restraining order or no-contact order being filed against you. As skilled defense attorneys, we have developed independent defense strategies for both your restraining order hearing and your domestic violence defense. Call us now at 401-228-8271.

Rhode Island Domestic Violence Law

What Relationships Qualify Under the Rhode Island Domestic Violence Law?

According to the Rhode Island domestic violence law, domestic violence occurs between “family or household members.” The term “family or household member” has been broadly defined to include the following::
• A current or former spouse
• A person related by blood or marriage
• A person you live with or have lived with in the past
• A person you are dating and/or engaged to
• A person with whom you have a child.

What Criminal Charges Qualify Under the Rhode Island Domestic Violence Law?

There can be a wide range of domestic criminal offenses including:
• Simple Assault & Battery (domestic abuse)
• Felony Assault
• Felony Domestic Assault by Strangulation
• Stalking
• Disorderly Conduct
• Kidnapping
• Child Snatching
• Sexual Assault
• False Imprisonment
• Trespass
• Vandalism
• Violations of a Protective Order
• Violations of a Restraining Order
• Violations of a No Contact Order
• False Imprisonment
• Harassment
• Homicide / Murder

What are the Rhode Island Domestic Violence Penalties?

As an experienced Rhode Island domestic violence attorney, we know that a domestic violence conviction can have very serious consequences that can include the following penalties:

• Jail or prison time
• Probation
• Community control
• A stay away order from the victim (which may include a stay away order from your home, your spouse, and even your children)
• Fines, court costs, and other monetary penalties
• Anger management classes, batterers intervention classes, parenting classes, and/or other classes
• Community service hours
• Immigration consequences
• Mental health treatment
• Substance abuse treatment

Rhode Island Domestic Violence Penalties: What is required for a Rhode Island Batterers Intervention Program?

If convicted of a domestic violence offense, ALL defendants must undergo a Batterers Intervention Program. One important reason to hire an aggressive defense attorney is to avoid the expense and effort of completing the mandatory classes. A Batterers Intervention Program is a psycho-educational group led by trained professional facilitators. Each meeting is an hour and a half to two hours for a minimum of 20 weeks. Fees are collected. Batterers learn to identify abusive behaviors and are taught to react non-abusively and instead communicate with their partner. Batterers Intervention Programs differ from and are not replaceable by substance abuse treatments, mental health services, family/marital/couples or other counseling. Participants are held accountable for their attendance, they must be on time, and cannot miss a meeting. Here is a list of the intervention programs:

• Family Violence Intervention
J. Bryan Riley (contact: Susan Wilkie x 121)
941Park Avenue Cranston RI 02910
Telephone: (401) 941-3200
Fax: (401) 781-1062
Groups available in Cranston, Narragansett and Woonsocket

• Galilee Mission to Fishermen, Inc
Raymond Dussault
P.O. Box 459
268 Kingstown Road Narragansett, RI 02882
Telephone: (401) 789-9390
Fax: (401) 783-8155
This program accepts internal referrals only

• The Kent Center
Deb Valletta
300 Centerville Road Suite #301S Summit Building
South Warwick, RI 02886
Telephone (401) 732-5656 x428
Fax: (401) 738-8634
Groups available in Warwick

• Kent House
Mary Osborne (Contact: ED Degnan)
2020 Elmwood Avenue Warwick, RI 02888
Telephone: (401) 781-2700
Fax: (401) 781-2790
Groups available in Warwick

• RIBIP (Rhode Island Batterer Intervention Program)
George Sheehan
1052 Park Avenue Cranston, RI 02910
Telephone: (401) 275-5030
Fax: (401) 275-5031
Groups available in Bristol/Warren, Cranston, East Providence, Johnston/North Providence, Middletown/Newport, Pawtucket, Providence, Warwick, Westerly and Woonsocket

• Tri-Hab Domestic Abuse Project
Kevin Murphy
58 Hamlet Avenue Woonsocket, RI 02895
Telephone: (401) 765-4040
Fax: (401) 658-3757
Domestic abuse groups Available in Central Falls, Cranston, Providence, and Woonsocket

• Vantage Point
Kathleen Carty
1 James P Murphy Highway Suite 103
West Warwick, RI 02893
401-615-0648 office
401-615-9540 fax
Domestic Abuse groups available in Coventry, Cranston, East Greenwich, Johnston, Pawtucket, Providence, Warren, Warwick, West Warwick, Westerly, and Woonsocket

Rhode Island Domestic Violence Lawyers

The Marin, Barrett, and Murphy Law Firm

Experienced, Aggressive, Dedicated Domestic Violence Attorneys

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Review by a Former RI Domestic Violence Client Sean K. on Google

Hiring Matthew to represent me in court was the best decision I’ve ever made. He took my case which seemed impossible to prove my innocence and got the job done. He worked hard and fast on my case, had the charges dropped and expunged. As a client I couldn’t ask for more than that. He answered his phone, all my questions, and made me feel at ease in such a stressful time. Thank you Matt!

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.