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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Criminal defense

Felony Larceny Charges Dismissed and Expunged

Mar 24, 2016

OUTCOME: Dismissed and Expunged

Attorney Matthew Marin is happy to report the DISMISSAL of a charge of Felony Larceny under $1,500 from an Individual over 65 years of age brought by Rhode Island State Police Detectives after an incid ... ent at Twin River Casino in May 2015. The Client had been arrested for felony larceny for allegedly stealing over $1,000 from a woman over 65 years of age. After negotiations, we were able to secure a dismissal of the felony larceny charge and then quickly have the records relating to his case and arrest expunged from his criminal record. If you or a loved on are facing felony larceny charges in Rhode Island, give Attorney Matthew Marin a call for immediate and experienced legal advice and representation.

Criminal defense

Simple Assault and Disorderly Conduct Charges Dismissed and Expunged in the Newport County District Court

Mar 22, 2016

OUTCOME: Dismissed and Expunged

The Law Offices of Matthew T. Marin, Esq. Inc. can report the DISMISSAL and EXPUNGEMENT of disorderly conduct and simple assault charges that had been brought against a Client in the Newport County Dis ... trict Court. The charges stemmed from a bar fight in which some patrons of the bar were injured. Those patrons cast the blame for their injuries on our Client, a U.S. Coast Guard service member who was at the bar with some colleagues. After our investigation, we were able to provide the prosecution with multiple service member witnesses that provided consistent accounts that directly contradicted the injured patron's account. After some extensive pre-trial negotiations, the Prosecution agreed to drop the charges which were subsequently expunged from our Client's record.

Criminal defense

Felony Casino Gambling Charges Dismissed

Jan 19, 2016

OUTCOME: All Charges DISMISSED

Our Client was charged with four felony counts of casino game cheating brought by the Rhode Island State Police for an incident that took place at the Twin River Casino in Lincoln, RI. The Client was ... alleged to have been cheating by "pinching and capping" bets at a table game. Additionally, our Client was facing serious immigration consequences including possible deportation if convicted of these felony casino gambling cheating charges.

DUI and DWI

RI DUI Charges Reduced to Reckless Driving

Jan 19, 2016

OUTCOME: DUI Charge Reduced to Reckless Driving and Case Filed for One Year

he Client had been arrested based on alleged erratic driving and had submitted to a breathalyzer at the Police Station which indicated his blood alcohol content was in excess of 0.15. We were able to ... fight the case and successfully negotiate a resolution of the case after a reduction of the charges to Reckless Driving. The Client was sentenced to a one year filing (stay out of trouble, no arrests), surrender his license for 45 days, and pay court costs.

Criminal defense

Felony Assault on a Police Officer Charges Dropped

Jan 19, 2016

OUTCOME: Felony Charge Dismissed, Misdemeanor Charge Filed for One Year

Our Client had been facing a three year felony offense for an altercation that took place between himself and a Bristol, RI police officer in 2015. The felony charge was dropped in the Providence Supe ... rior Court at the conclusion of successful plea negotiations which resulted in a misdemeanor simple assault charge being Filed for one year (stay out of trouble for one year). The Filing, if successfully completed, will allow our Client to expunge the case from his record in one year.

DUI and DWI

Rhode Island State Police Drunk Driving Charge

Aug 04, 2010

OUTCOME: DUI and Disorderly Conduct Charges DISMISSED; Reckless Driving - 1 Year Probation (no loss of drivers license)

CHARGES: (1) Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol with Breath Test Results Over 0.15 BAC (2) Disorderly Conduct (3) Reckless Driving POLICE REPORT: Client was observed swerving in and out of park ... ed cars at a high rate of speed in the Misquamicut State Beach parking lot by a Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Officer. The DEM Officer pulled the Client over. While speaking with the Client, the Officer observed slurred speech, bloodshot watery eyes, and a strong odor of alcohol emanating from his breath. The DEM Officer then administered the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus field sobriety test, which the Client failed. The Client then became verbally abusive an belligerent towards the Officer, screaming profanities and attempting to fight the Officer. The Officer then administered the final two field sobriety tests, which the Client failed. The Client then submitted to the breathalyzer which determined that his blood alcohol level was 0.155 and 0.165, twice the legal limit of 0.08. The Client was charged with Driving Under the Influence with Breathalyzer Results Over 0.15, Reckless Driving, and Disorderly Conduct.

Criminal defense

College Student Charged with Possession of Marijuana

Aug 03, 2010

OUTCOME: Possession of Marijuana Charges DISMISSED

CHARGE: POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA (FIRST OFFENSE) POLICE REPORT: Client was stopped by the police because his license plate was not illuminated. As the police spoke with the Client, the observed the odo ... r of freshly burnt marijuana emanating from the vehicle. The police removed the Client from the vehicle and began searching the vehicle. A search of the interior of the vehicle resulted in the police locating a bag containing suspected marijuana. The suspected marijuana field tested positive and the Client was charged with simple possession of marijuana (first offense).

Domestic violence

Client Charged with Domestic Vandalism and Domestic Disorderly Conduct

Aug 02, 2010

OUTCOME: All Domestic Violence Charges DISMISSED

CHARGES: DOMESTIC VANDALISM AND DOMESTIC DISORDERLY CONDUCT POLICE REPORT: Client and her boyfriend were both intoxicated at their home. A verbal argument broke out. During the argument, the alleged ... victim poured a glass of juice on the Client. This caused the Client to allegedly throw the victim's clothing out the window into the street. The argument and ensuing events were witnessed by neighbors who gave complete written statements to the responding police officers. Based on the witness statements, the police arrested the Client for domestic vandalism and domestic disorderly conduct.

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