In the state of Rhode Island, DUI checkpoints are legal. These stops, also known as “mobile checkpoints” or “roadblocks” are traffic stops not instigated by individual suspicions. While the locations of the roadblocks are supposed to be rando ...
If you have recently gotten a DUI, your ability to travel to work and earn a living is at risk. While public transportation can be a viable option, it is often too expensive or does not coincide with your schedule. Rhode Island citizens facing a DUI ...
Whether you can get a DUI based on an anonymous tip is point of contention among law practitioners and those suffering the consequences of DUI charges. To some, the answer is clear. But for most of us, there is a grey area where police officers walk ...
Are you a criminal defendant in Rhode Island seeking the aid of an experienced attorney? Unfortunately, Rhode Island criminals get a bad rap, regardless of whether they are innocent. Once police officers label you a criminal, it can be difficult to c ...
If you have a conviction on your record, it may be in your best interest to have your record expunged. People with convictions on their record will face challenges when applying for anything that involves a criminal background check. Many individuals ...
It’s finally time for the Super Bowl! A day of celebration for the game of football, superior teams, and bragging rights until next season. Of course, it should also be noted that Super Bowl Sunday is also a night filled with DUI arrests. It’s pr ...
If you’ve been charged with a DUI, you’re probably familiar with the many disadvantages of having this charge on your record. Long after your community service hours are completed, fines are paid, and your license is reinstated, you can still fac ...
It’s probably no surprise to anyone that drunk driving incidents spike during the holiday season. With holiday cheer spreading from office parties to family gatherings, your chances of having one too many and getting behind the wheel increase expon ...
Driving under the influence can be a grave charge. Do you know the circumstances when is a DUI a felony or a misdemeanor? In Rhode Island, DUI charges can fall under either classification depending on the conditions that are involved. It’s importan ...
Providence Attorney S. Joshua Macktaz, who was not involved in the case, noted the judge’s concern over the three-year time period during which the state had the ability to find the defendant’s correct address but failed to do so. “The charg ...
Driving under the influence is often deadly. Of course, the craziest DUI stories that don’t end tragically also end up in the news. If you want to avoid heartache and embarrassment, make sure you don’t get behind the wheel when you’ve had too m ...
If you’ve received your 2nd DUI offense in Rhode Island, now is the time to speak with an experienced DUI attorney who can help you with your case. No two cases are the same, but there are mandatory fines and penalties for multiple DUIs that you ne ...
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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