An ignition interlock device is a small piece of technology installed onto a car that requires the driver to prove that he or she is sober before the car can be started. This device is mandated by the court to keep known drunk drivers off of the road ...
Legal experts recommend an attorney the first time you’re arrested for a DUI – so if you’ve been arrested more than once for a DUI, you’ll be needing the services of a trusted repeat DUI defense lawyer like S. Joshua Macktaz, Esq. As a f ...
Before we disclose the differences in penalties and procedures of drunk driving and drugged driving, it’s important to note that both are dangerous. Regardless if you’re high or drunk, both alcohol and drugs will impair your ability to drive. ...
In the popular imagination, all domestic violence cases are exactly the same. Typically they involve a man committing an aggression against a woman. And it is common to assign simple criminal/victim roles to both parties. But as any Rhode Island ...
The state of Rhode Island has both decriminalized marijuana and legalized its medicinal use. Drivers, however, still must be careful with the drug when operating a vehicle to avoid a marijuana DUI. The law states that a person may not operate a vehic ...
If you have been arrested for a DUI, you probably have a lot of questions and confusion you want to get cleared up. Many defendants make mistakes immediately following their arrest that end up hurting their case later on. Take this advice from a c ...
Dealing with a DUI on your record can present a lot of disadvantages. If you are facing DUI charges, you’ll want to be aware of all of the consequences that come along with it. For instance, you should be mindful of how long a DUI stays on your r ...
There is no question that being convicted of a DUI can make life incredibly stressful. The shock of the initial arrest can create severe anxiety. On top of that, there’s expensive fines and fees, a suspended license, and community service commitm ...
Although the majority of Rhode Island Court matters have been postponed and continued due to the global crisis, there are still some “emergency” matters still being heard by the Courts. Each of the Courts (Superior, District, Family and Traffic ...
Cases of domestic violence in Rhode Island have risen 36% since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Rhode Island’s governor stated that she’s developing a comprehensive plan to fight it and protect victims of abuse. It’s not surprising t ...
An Executive Order to continue closure through May17th of the RI State Judiciary for non-emergency matters. Jury trials and all Superior Court grand jury proceedings are to be postponed and continued after May 17th. Judicial buildings such as the ...
Being arrested for a DUI is a scary and stressful situation alone. But that stress multiplies exponentially when other factors are involved. There are several charges that are often paired with a DUI offense. These DUI related charges can complicate ...
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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