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. ... Read More
Felony Diversion Program in Rhode Island
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 ... Read More
S. Joshua Macktaz Tapped to Help Train Incoming Police Academy Cadets
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 ... Read More
Should You Tell Your Criminal Defense Lawyer the Truth?
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 ... Read More
Police Quotas: Fact or Myth?
We have all heard the stories about police quotas and the need to meet numbers. There are plenty of people who will tell you that there are more tickets at the end of the month, because of police ... Read More
In Rhode Island District Court in Providence for an Arraignment
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 ... Read More
Civil Rights of a Criminal Defendant in Rhode Island
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 ... Read More
Was a Defendant’s Right to a Speedy Trial Violated by a Delay of Nearly 5 Years
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 ... Read More
Preparing for a Parole Hearing
If you have a parole hearing approaching, then you might have a few questions. Many people have misconceptions about parole. Before you go to your hearing, you should learn the facts about parole. ... Read More
Inequality in the Criminal Justice System and Nfl Protests
In recent years, there has been more attention to the racial disparity in the nation. The build-up to that inequality in the criminal justice system had been on an incline for a while but took a ... Read More
