Getting arrested is never a fun experience. From processing at the police station to managing court fees and dates, it’s an overwhelming experience. And if you miss even one deadline or court appearance? Things just get harder. I know because Iâ ...
Police officers are here to help. We all learned this basic fact at some point in our childhoods. If you’re the victim of a crime, all you have to do is notify the police. They’ll help you through the process of formally filing charges. Right? ...
In May 2022, Rhode Island legalized recreational marijuana. Since we’re the 19th state to do so, legislators and residents have spent years seeing how other states handle legalization. Every state’s laws regarding recreational marijuana are diff ...
In life, it’s common to make mistakes, but sometimes are mishaps can have serious consequences. Even worse, sometimes they require the law to decide our fate. Nobody wants to be in that position. Remember: preparation is your greatest advantage in ...
What is the diversion program? Recent reforms to the criminal justice system in Rhode Island have truly benefited folks who have been charged with a felony in Rhode Island. One of those reforms has been an expansion of the Diversion Program. Th ...
As Rhode Island’s best DUI defense lawyer, it’s no surprise the Rhode Island Municipal Police Training Academy requested Attorney S. Joshua Macktaz’s help in 2021 with training three (3) of their incoming police cadet classes in DUI and drunk ...
When faced with criminal charges, you need a criminal defense lawyer on your side. But when a situation like this occurs, do you tell your defense lawyer everything? Should you divulge in every single detail? Or do you keep certain facts to yourself? ...
Facing a domestic violence accusation can completely turn your world upside down. Because Rhode Island places a strong focus on protecting families and children, domestic violence disputes are taken very seriously. You may feel stressed and overwhelm ...
Rhode Island enacted the Colin Foote Act in 2010. This law states that those who violate multiple traffic offenses can receive heightened penalties. The purpose of this law is to prevent repeated traffic violations and keep Rhode Island roads safer ...
Facing marijuana charges in Rhode Island? The progressive changes that have come along with new marijuana laws in Rhode Island have sparked a lot of opportunities for residents, but they’ve also created a lot of confusion. It can be difficult to d ...
If you’re a Rhode Island resident with a driver’s license, chances are you’ve faced some form of a traffic citation at one point or another. Even the best drivers can find themselves being pulled over for violating traffic laws. In fact, many ...
A parked car DUI is a situation that can be very disappointing. You probably thought it was a good idea to stay in your parked car and sleep, rather than drink and drive. Then, a police officer shows up and you’re arrested for a DUI. Anyone with ...
If you’re reading this you’re probably in a lousy situation. Having no prior legal issues, or moving violations in my 36 years of driving, I was shocked (and pretty angry) to learn what...
If you’re looking for a criminal defense lawyer, I highly recommend Joshua Macktaz who represented me during my DUI case. From the moment we met, he put me at ease and patiently explained...
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