DUI Penalties in Rhode Island Everyone knows that being arrested for DUI can have huge penalties in Rhode Island. The Ocean state takes Driving Under the Influence very seriously. Hiring a DUI Defense Attorney can help you save a lot of time and l ...
In the videos circulating of off-duty cops, it can be hard to understand what they can and cannot do. There tend to be a lot of questions about the responsibility they hold and whether it should be more limited. They also tend to come across as an i ...
Making false statements is not a good idea, regardless of who you are talking to. However, if you are talking to an officer of the law or someone in an official government capacity, it can skate passed a bad idea; right into the illegal action. It m ...
As technology advances every single day, the tools available in US criminal cases continue evolving too. One of the best innovations in the legal system recently is the implementation of bodycams in many police departments nationwide. As an experi ...
Each state owns their own set of laws, making it difficult for people to know all of the laws they will face during their lives. Rhode Island may be a small state, but the small state still serves their own laws. Rhode Island frowns upon assault just ...
In my 30 years as a top-rated Rhode Island DUI attorney, I’ve seen it all. Every case is different, but I can say they all have one thing in common: Nobody ever plans on getting a DUI. And since you never plan on this happening, getting pulled o ...
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 ...
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...
Good morning, We are extremely grateful to have you representing Isabelle. You guided us through this process, gave us peace of mind and helped us feel confident. Also a huge lesson to Isabelle. ...
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