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Attorney Knight Selected to 2021 Rhode Island Super Lawyers List

We are excited to share that Attorney Jason Knight has been named to the 2021 Rhode Island Super Lawyers list. The list is published annually, and only 5% of attorneys in the state are selected for inclusion.

Super Lawyers uses a patented multiphase process to identify and evaluate attorneys by practice area.

To be chosen to the Super Lawyers list, an attorney must be:

  • Nominated: Candidates must be identified by their peers, third-party feedback, or the Super Lawyers research team. They cannot nominate themselves nor campaign for nominations.
  • Reviewed: The Super Lawyers team awards points to the nominees based on 12 factors, including verdicts/settlements, awards/achievements, educational and professional background, and pro bono work and community service.
  • Evaluated: The highest scoring lawyers from the first two steps are invited to sit on a Blue Ribbon Panel to evaluate their peers in their practice areas.
  • Selected: The top 5% of attorneys, based on scores from the previous phases, are selected to the Super Lawyers list.

The objective of the Super Lawyers list is to provide those seeking legal representation with a credible listing of exceptional attorneys as identified through peer recognition and professional achievement. We are beyond proud of Attorney Jason Knight’s recent accomplishment and offer our warmest congratulations.

At The Law Office of Jason Knight, we devote our full attention to helping individuals through their legal issues. We are passionate about the work we do and diligently strive to obtain favorable results for our clients.

For defense from a recognized attorney, schedule a free consultation by calling (401) 354-2255 or submitting an online contact form.

Bail

The first issue that comes up in any serious criminal case is bail. In both state and federal court the accused may be held without bail for serious narcotics offenses, sexual assaults, and violent offenses. Bail or detention is the very first issue that comes up in a criminal case. If it is handled poorly, it can result in indefinite detention behind bars while the case is pending even though the accused is presumed innocent.

At a bail hearing the government will highlight what they think they know about a case. They will take every opportunity to communicate to the judge how bad the alleged crime is and why the accused would be a danger to the community and/or a flight risk if released.

The defense has to be prepared to throw cold water on the case right away and at least introduce some doubt into the judge’s mind at the bail hearing. In addition, the defense has been prepared to give the judge a complete picture of the accused. The defense lawyer should be able to tell the judge about the accused’s life, his or her employment, family ties, education, and community involvement. Communicating to the judge everything about the accused helps defang the argument from the prosecution that the accused is a danger to the community.

All of this happens right away. So it is imperative that anyone accused of a serious felony get an experienced criminal defense attorney right away.