Drunk Driving Charge Reduced to Reckless Driving January 19th, 2018
Jan 19, 2018OUTCOME: Reduced to Reckless Driving
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Matthew Thomas Marin's Legal Cases (48)
Charleston, SC
DUI and DWI Lawyer at Charleston, SC
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Possession with Intent to Distribute Charge Dismissed
Jun 29, 2017OUTCOME: CASE DISMISSED
Attorney Matthew Marin is happy to report that the charge of possession of marijuana with intent to distribute was dismissed in the Providence Superior Court on June 29th, 2017. Our Client was stopped ... in his vehicle as he left the Providence Place Mall. After the Police searched his vehicle, they located marijuana in numerous locations totaling nearly five ounces. The Client was arrested and charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana. If convicted, our Client could have faced a maximum of 30 years in State Prison (ACI). We were able to negotiate a dismissal of the charges due to legal issues we were able to uncover related to the Police investigation and our Client's arrest. If you or a loved one has been charged or is incarcerated on drug related charges including possession with intent to distribute, give Attorney Matthew Marin a call for immediate and experienced legal advice and representation.
Shoplifting Charge Dismissed in the Kent County District Court
Jun 27, 2017OUTCOME: CASE DISMISSED
At the Law Offices of Matthew T. Marin, Esq. Inc., we are extremely pleased to report that a charge of misdemeanor shoplifting pending against a Client in the Kent County District Court has been dismis ... sed. The Police were called to a local store for a reported shoplifting. Store security had alleged that our Client had attempted to leave the store without paying for a Sony Playstation console. The Client was arrested and charged with misdemeanor shoplifting and given an arraignment date in the Kent County District Court in Warwick, RI. After having discussions with the Prosecutor for the Town, we were able to negotiate a dismissal of the charge after our Client performed community service. If you or a loved one is facing a misdemeanor or felony shoplifting charge in Rhode Island, give Attorney Matthew Marin a call for immediate and experienced legal advice and representation with theft and shoplifting cases.
1999 Shoplifting Charge Expunged in the Providence County District Court
Apr 26, 2017OUTCOME: CASE EXPUNGED
At the Law Offices of Matthew T. Marin, Esq. Inc., we are extremely pleased to report the EXPUNGEMENT of a 1994 criminal case charging shoplifting and possession of a weapon (not a firearm). Our Clien ... t had moved out of the State of Rhode Island long ago. He had been eligible to have the charge removed for over 20 years, but had not taken the steps necessary to achieve the removal of the case from his record. In the span of just over three weeks, we were able to have the case expunged from his record. Our Client did not have to appear in Court with us, or even return to the State of Rhode Island. If you or a loved one has an old Rhode Island criminal conviction that you would like to have expunged but you are not sure it can be done because you live so far away, contact Attorney Matthew Marin. We regularly assist out-of-state Clients to expunge their records and would be happy to speak with you to discuss how we can expunge your record. We are available 24/7 at 401-228-8271 or by email at [email protected].
Felony Charges Reduced in the Providence Superior Court
Apr 21, 2017OUTCOME: DRUG CHARGE DISMISSED AND FELONY ASSAULT REDUCED TO MISDEMEANOR SIMPLE ASSAULT
CRIMINAL CHARGES: (1) FELONY POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE (HEROIN) (2) FELONY ASSAULT ON A POLICE OFFICER At the Law Offices of Matthew T. Marin, Esq. Inc., we are pleased to report the p ... ositive resolution of felony charges that had been pending against a Client in the Providence Superior Court. Our Client had been charged with felony possession of a controlled substance and felony assault on a police officer. The charges were the result of an incident in which the Police attempted to apprehend our Client when they believed that she had been using heroin in a vehicle in Pawtucket. The Police alleged that as she fled the scene, her vehicle struck the officer. Fortunately, the Officer was relatively unscathed after the incident. Our Client made significant strides in bettering herself through years of substance abuse counseling and was able to get her life back on the right track by the time the case was brought forward to the Providence Superior Court. We were able to effectively advocate on her behalf and negotiate an outstanding resolution of the case. The Prosecutor agreed to dismiss (drop) the felony drug possession charge and reduce the felony assault on a police officer to misdemeanor simple assault. The misdemeanor simple assault charge was Filed for one year; meaning if our Client stays out of trouble for one year the entire case will be dismissed and expunged from her record. If you or a loved one is facing felony drug possession conduct charges or felony assault charges in Rhode Island, give Attorney Matthew Marin a call for immediate and experienced legal advice and representation.
Domestic Assault and Resisting Arrest Charges Dismissed
Apr 19, 2017OUTCOME: All Charges Dismissed
CRIMINAL CHARGES: (1) DOMESTIC SIMPLE ASSAULT AND BATTERY (2) DOMESTIC DISORDERLY CONDUCT (3) RESISTING ARREST At the Law Offices of Matthew T. Marin, Esq. Inc., we are extremely proud to report ... that charges which had been brought in the Kent County District Court against a Client have been dismissed. Our Client had been visiting his girlfriend at a local university. The Police were called to their dorm room for a reported domestic disturbance. As a result of the Police investigation, our Client was arrested and charged with domestic simple assault and battery, domestic disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest. After having on-going negotiations with the City Solicitor, we were able to negotiate a dismissal of all charges that had been brought against our Client. If you or a loved one is facing domestic violence or resisting arrest charges in Rhode Island, give Attorney Matthew Marin a call for immediate and experienced legal advice and representation.
Domestic Disorderly Conduct and Domestic Vandalism Charges Dismissed
Apr 14, 2017OUTCOME: All Charges Dismissed
CRIMINAL CHARGES: (1) DOMESTIC DISORDERLY CONDUCT (2) DOMESTIC VANDALISM (MALICIOUS DAMAGE TO PROPERTY) At the Law Offices of Matthew T. Marin, Esq. Inc., we are extremely proud to report that t ... he charges of domestic disorderly conduct and domestic vandalism pending against a client in the Providence District Court have been dismissed. The Police were called to a home based on a 911 call from a neighbor who reported loud arguing and yelling coming from within the home. When the Police arrived, the identified two sisters in the home who had been in a heated argument regarding financial issues. One of the sisters, our Client, had been extremely upset with the other sister and during the course of the argument had allegedly broken an object within the home. After having discussions with the Solicitor for the Town, we were able to negotiate a dismissal of both the charges that had been brought against our Client. If you or a loved one is facing domestic disorderly conduct charges or domestic vandalism charges in Rhode Island, give Attorney Matthew Marin a call for immediate and experienced legal advice and representation for domestic violence charges.
Disorderly Conduct and Vandalism Charges Dismissed 3/9/17
Mar 09, 2017OUTCOME: All Charges Dismissed
At the Law Offices of Matthew T. Marin, Esq. Inc., we are pleased to report that the charges of disorderly conduct and vandalism pending against a client have been dismissed. The Police had been calle ... d to a local gas station after it was reported by a clerk that our Client had entered the store, broke the Lottery ticket machine, pushed the cash register off the counter, and knocked over hat racks and candy stands. The Police observed an assortment of merchandise scattered across the store. The store clerk then pointed out our Client as the suspect who had entered the convenience store. After extensive pre-trial negotiations with the prosecution for the City, we were able to negotiate a dismissal of both the charges that had been brought against our Client. Alcohol had played a major factor in the incident. We were able to mitigate the severity of the situation by assisting our Client into getting professional assistance and satisfying the prosecutor that our Client was not likely to reoffend. If you or a loved one is facing disorderly conduct charges in Rhode Island, give Attorney Matthew Marin a call for immediate and experienced legal advice and representation.
Possession of Alcohol by a Minor Charge Dismissed and Expunged 3/7/17
Mar 07, 2017OUTCOME: Dismissed and Expunged
Attorney Matthew Marin is happy to report that the charge of possession of alcohol by a minor was dismissed in the Newport County District Court on February 23rd, 2017. Our Client was home from colleg ... e on school break and had been stopped by a local police department for a traffic violation. Once stopped, the Police discovered that our Client, who was not yet 21 years of age, was in possession of alcohol. He was charged with possession of alcohol by a minor and we appeared in Court with him on his behalf. If convicted, our Client faced a mandatory 60 day license suspension. We were able to negotiate a dismissal of the charges after our Client completed some community service work back at his college out of state. After the charges were dropped by the Town, we were able to have the police report and records related to the case expunged from our Client's record. If you, your son, or your daughter have been charged or cited for possession of alcohol by a minor, give Attorney Matthew Marin a call for immediate and experienced legal advice and representation.
Drunk Driving Charge Reduced to Reckless Driving in the Washington County Superior Court 2/22/17
Feb 22, 2017OUTCOME: FIRST OFFENSE DUI CHARGE REDUCED TO RECKLESS DRIVING resulting in one year filing with a four month loss of license, completion of a substance abuse assessment, fifty hours of community service, and court costs
At the Law Offices of Matthew T. Marin, Esq., Inc., we are extremely pleased to announce that a drunk driving charge pending against a Client have been have been reduced to reckless driving in the Wash ... ington County Superior Court. The Client had been arrested after the Police pulled our Client over for swerving over the white center divided line on Route 95 South in the Town of Richmond. The Police then became suspicious that the Client may have been operating under the influence and asked him to submit to standardized field sobriety tests. In the officer's opinion, the Client failed those tests. The Client was then arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. At the Police Station, he submitted to chemical breath testing at the Police Station resulting in breath test readings of 0.170 and 0.167, over two times the legal limit. Through extensive pre-trial discovery and negotiations with the prosecution, we were able to reach an agreement with the prosecutor that the charge would be reduced from DUI to reckless driving. Our Client was sentenced to a one year filing (stay out of trouble, no arrests and automatic expungement after one year), a four month loss of license, a substance abuse assessment, fifty (50) hours of community service, and court costs. He avoided a "conviction" for driving under the influence and, if he stays out of trouble and complies with the conditions of the Filing, his record will be clear in one year. If you or a loved one is facing a first offense drunk driving charge in Rhode Island, give Attorney Matthew Marin a call for immediate and experienced legal advice and representation.