Matthew Thomas Marin
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Matthew Thomas Marin's Legal Cases (48)

East Greenwich, RI

Criminal defense Lawyer at East Greenwich, RI

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI ... +5 more

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DUI and DWI

CHARGE: FIRST OFFENSE DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE (DUI - BAC Greater Than 0.15)

Aug 31, 2016

OUTCOME: FIRST OFFENSE DUI CHARGE REDUCED TO RECKLESS DRIVING resulting in one year filing with no loss of license

Attorney Matthew Marin is pleased to report that a charge of first offense DUI pending against a Client has been reduced to reckless driving in the Washington County District Court. The Client had bee ... n charged with driving under the influence after being involved in a single car accident involving a tree in June '16. After his arrest, the Client submitted to a breath test at the Police Station resulting in an allegation that his blood alcohol content was above 0.15. We were able to fight the case and successfully negotiate a resolution of the case that involved a reduction of the charge from first offense DUI to reckless driving. The Client was sentenced to a one year filing (stay out of trouble, no arrests and automatic expungement after one year), no loss of license, twenty hours of community service, and pay court costs. If you or a loved one is facing a first offense DUI charge in Rhode Island, give Attorney Matthew Marin a call for immediate and experienced legal advice and representation.

DUI and DWI

CHARGE: SECOND OFFENSE DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE (BAC Greater Than 0.15)

Aug 24, 2016

OUTCOME: RESULT: SECOND OFFENSE DUI CHARGE REDUCED TO RECKLESS DRIVING resulting in one year probation

Attorney Matthew Marin is pleased to report that a charge of second offense DUI pending against a Client has been reduced to reckless driving in the Kent County District Court. The Client had been cha ... rged with driving under the influence for the second time within the past five years. Additionally, the results of a breath test taken at the Police Station alleged that her blood alcohol content was above 0.15. The case as charged carried with it a mandatory minimum six month jail (ACI) sentence. We were able to fight the case and successfully negotiate a resolution of the case that involved a reduction of the charge from second offense DUI to reckless driving. The Client was sentenced to a one year probation (stay out of trouble, no arrests), drive with an ignition interlock device for one year, engage in alcohol counseling, and pay court costs. If you or a loved one is facing a second offense DUI charge in Rhode Island, give Attorney Matthew Marin a call for immediate and experienced legal advice and representation.

Domestic violence

Felony Domestic Strangulation Charges Dropped In Exchange for Plea to Misdemeanor Simple Domestic Assault

Aug 15, 2016

OUTCOME: (1) FELONY DOMESTIC STRANGULATION CHARGE DISMISSED; (2) NO CONTEST PLEA TO DOMESTIC MISDEMEANOR SIMPLE ASSAULT AND BATTERY CHARGE and sentenced to one year probation on August 15th, 2016; (3) DOMESTIC DISORDERLY CONDUCT CHARGE DISMISSED.

The Law Offices of Matthew T. Marin, Esq., Inc. is pleased to report that a felony charge of domestic assault by strangulation that had been pending against a Client in the Kent County Superior Court h ... as been dismissed. Additionally, a misdemeanor charge of domestic disorderly conduct was also dismissed while our Client plead no contest to a misdemeanor charge of simple domestic assault. They were sentenced to serve one year or probation and have no contact with the complaining witness on the misdemeanor domestic assault charge. If you or a loved one has been charged with Felony Domestic Strangulation or any other crime involving domestic violence, contact Attorney Matthew Marin a call for immediate and experienced legal advice and representation. We are available 24/7 at 401-228-8271.

Criminal defense

Felony Breaking and Entering Charges Reduced to Misdemeanor Willful Trespass

Aug 11, 2016

OUTCOME: RESULT: FELONY BREAKING AND ENTERING CHARGE REDUCED TO MISDEMEANOR WILLFUL TRESPASS resulting in one year ACI suspended for one year of probation

Attorney Matthew Marin is pleased to report that a charge of felony breaking and entering of a dwelling that had been pending against a Client has been reduced to misdemeanor willful trespass in the Ne ... wport County Superior Court. The Client had allegedly broke into the home of his employer and stole a number of valuable items from the home. We were able to fight the charges and successfully negotiate a resolution of the case that involved a reduction of the charge from felony breaking and entering of a dwelling to misdemeanor willful trespass. The Client was sentenced to a one year ACI (Jail) suspended for one year of probation and community service. If you or a loved one is facing felony charges including breaking and entering of a dwelling in Rhode Island, give Attorney Matthew Marin a call for immediate and experienced legal advice and representation.

Expungement

2001 Possession with Intent to Distribute Conviction Expunged

Jun 13, 2016

OUTCOME: Expunged

At the Law Offices of Matthew T. Marin, Esq. Inc., we are extremely pleased to report the EXPUNGEMENT of a Client's felony conviction for possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance. T ... he case had remained on the Client's record for over 15 years. Due to the Client's lack of other record or any criminal convictions, we were able to successfully expunge this felony criminal case from his record. If you or a loved one has a felony criminal record or felony criminal conviction that has been holding you back, contact Attorney Matthew Marin today for a no obligation expungement evaluation to see if you are able to have your record expunged. We are available 24/7 at 401-228-8271 or by email at [email protected].

Expungement

1984 Felony Kidnapping Charge Expunged in Providence County Superior Court

May 26, 2016

OUTCOME: Expunged

At the Law Offices of Matthew T. Marin, Esq. Inc., we are extremely pleased to report the EXPUNGEMENT of a Client's felony charges for kidnapping and simple assault and battery. The case had remained ... on the Client's record for over 30 years. Due to the Client's lack of other record or any criminal convictions, we were able to successfully expunge this felony criminal case from his record. If you or a loved one has a felony criminal record or felony criminal conviction that has been holding you back, contact Attorney Matthew Marin today for a no obligation expungement evaluation to see if you are able to have your record expunged. We are available 24/7 at 401-228-8271 or by email at [email protected].

Expungement

2000 Felony Carrying a Pistol Without a License Expunged in Providence County Superior Court

May 19, 2016

OUTCOME: Expunged

CHARGE: FELONY CARRYING A PISTOL WITHOUT A LICENSE At the Law Offices of Matthew T. Marin, Esq. Inc., we are extremely pleased to report the EXPUNGEMENT of a Client's felony conviction for carrying ... a pistol without a license. The Client received a five year sentence in which he was ordered to serve a portion of the sentence on Home Confinement with the balance suspended with probation in 200. He successfully completed his sentence and had not been in further trouble since the incident. Therefore, we were able to successfully expunge his record of this felony criminal conviction that had been on his record for over 16 years. If you or a loved one has a felony criminal record or felony criminal conviction that has been holding you back, contact Attorney Matthew Marin today for a no obligation expungement evaluation to see if you are able to have your record expunged. We are available 24/7 at 401-228-8271 or by email at [email protected].

Expungement

Client's 1996 Felony Drug Conviction Expunged

May 16, 2016

OUTCOME: Expunged

At the Law Offices of Matthew T. Marin, Esq. Inc., we are extremely pleased to report the EXPUNGEMENT of a Client's felony conviction for possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute. The Cli ... ent received a five year suspended sentence in 1996. He successfully completed his 5 year probationary sentence and had not been in further trouble since the incident. Therefore, we were able to successfully expunge his record of this felony criminal conviction that had been on his record for over 20 years. If you or a loved one has a felony criminal record or felony criminal conviction that has been holding you back, contact Attorney Matthew Marin today for a no obligation expungement evaluation to see if you are able to have your record expunged. We are available 24/7 at 401-228-8271 or by email at [email protected].

Expungement

2010 Felony Larceny Charges Expunged

May 05, 2016

OUTCOME: Expunged

At the Law Offices of Matthew T. Marin, Esq. Inc., we are extremely pleased to report the EXPUNGEMENT of a felony larceny charge which had been prosecuted in 2010. The Client received a Deferred Sente ... nce in early 2011. He successfully completed his 5 year deferred sentence obligations. Therefore, we were able to successfully expunge his record of this felony criminal conviction that had been on his record for over 5 years. If you or a loved one has a felony criminal record or felony criminal conviction that has been holding you back, contact Attorney Matthew Marin today for a no obligation expungement evaluation to see if you are able to have your record expunged. We are available 24/7 at 401-228-8271 or by email at [email protected].

Criminal defense

Warwick Shoplifting Charges Dismissed and Expunged

Apr 13, 2016

OUTCOME: Dismissed and Expunged

At the Law Offices of Matthew T. Marin, Esq. Inc., we are extremely pleased to report the dismissal of Shoplifting charges that had been brought against a Client by the Warwick Police Department and we ... re pending in the Kent County District Court. Our Client, who is a student was shopping at JC Penny. She was quickly and without any questions asked, brought to the back office of the JC Penny and accused of shoplifting makeup. The Police were called and our Client was arrested and charged with misdemeanor shoplifting. After extensive negotiations with the prosecution, the charges were DISMISSED in exchange for community service completed by our client. If you have been charged with shoplifting in Rhode Island, you need to take the charge very seriously. Many people make the mistake of not investing the time or energy fighting their shoplifting charge, and end up with a permanent mark on their official criminal record. Contact Attorney Matthew Marin today for immediate and experienced legal representation and guidance.

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