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DUI

DUI

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Domestic Violence Case Dismissed

Domestic Violence Case Dismissed

In this case, Jason represented a victim whose spouse was arrested on domestic violence charges. She didn’t want to go […]

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Second Offense DUI

Second Offense DUI

Facts: Client was arrested and charged with DUI and breathalyzer refusal. It was the second time in three years. Results: […]

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Domestic Assault Dismissed

Domestic Assault Dismissed

Facts: Client was charged with domestic assault on two members of the family. Results: After gathering evidence from the client’s […]

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Case Result: A commercial driver’s license holder gets a DUI

Case Result: A commercial driver’s license holder gets a DUI

Facts: The client, a commercial truck driver, got a DUI and breathalyzer refusal charge. Results: After negotiation with the prosecutor, […]

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Sexual assault

Sexual assault

Facts: Juvenile was charged with first degree sexual assault. Results: Charge dropped to felony assault with probation and suspended jail […]

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New Result: Road Rage

New Result: Road Rage

Facts: The client was charged with reckless driving and throwing an object at a moving vehicle. The client had become […]

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Sexual Assault

Sexual Assault

Facts: Client charged with sexual contact with a person in their sleep. Result: Not guilty after trial.

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New Result: Domestic Assault

New Result: Domestic Assault

Facts: The client and his spouse got into an argument. The spouse was hit and had a bloody nose. The […]

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Rhode Island Criminal Result: Juvenile Sexual Assault

Rhode Island Criminal Result: Juvenile Sexual Assault

Facts: Results

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Rhode Island Lawyer Results: Traffic Ticket Dismissed

Rhode Island Lawyer Results: Traffic Ticket Dismissed

Facts: Client was unfairly charged with failure to signal after having some words with a police officer. Results: After negotiation, […]

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Rhode Island Lawyer Results: Domestic Assault

Rhode Island Lawyer Results: Domestic Assault

Facts: client was charged with domestic assault. An independent witness observed the incident. Results: case dismissed

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Rhode Island Lawyer Results: Traffic Ticket for No Insurance Coverage

Rhode Island Lawyer Results: Traffic Ticket for No Insurance Coverage

Facts: Client was in a fender bender and did not have insurance. The client was looking at a mandatory six month […]

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Rhode Island Lawyer Results: Sexual Assault

Rhode Island Lawyer Results: Sexual Assault

Facts: Client was charged with forcible sexual assault at knife point. Results: Client pled no contest to two misdemeanor charges with no […]

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Rhode Island Lawyer Results: Restraining Order

Rhode Island Lawyer Results: Restraining Order

Facts: Client, who was involved in a long term dispute with a family member, applied to the Family Court for a […]

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RI Lawyer Results: DUI and Chemical Test Refusal

RI Lawyer Results: DUI and Chemical Test Refusal

Facts: Client was charged with DUI and chemical test refusal. After negotiation with the city prosecutor, the client was allowed to […]

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Case Result: Drug trafficking

Case Result: Drug trafficking

Facts: The client was charged with possession with intent to distribute cocaine after a very large quantity of cocaine was […]

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New Result: Possession with intent to distribute marijuana

New Result: Possession with intent to distribute marijuana

Facts: In this case, the client was caught red handed dealing marijuana in an educational environment. The police found a […]

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Traffic Matter

Traffic Matter

Facts: Client was charged with failure to report an accident after running into a fence. Results: Case dismissed after Attorney […]

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Traffic Matter

Traffic Matter

FACTS: Client caused an accident with severe property damage. Case went to trial on the traffic citations. RESULT: Not Guilty […]

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Accused of Hitting Girlfriend & Punching Car Window

Accused of Hitting Girlfriend & Punching Car Window

Facts: Client accused of hitting his girlfriend and punching out the car window of a bystander. Result: All charges dismissed.

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Case Result: Breaking and Entering

Case Result: Breaking and Entering

Facts: Client accused of breaking and entering. Client was on probation and facing jail time. Result: Charge reduced to misdemeanor […]

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Case Result: DUI & Criminal Refusal

Case Result: DUI & Criminal Refusal

Facts: Client charged with DUI and criminal refusal of a breathalyzer. Results: Charge reduced to reckless driving with no conviction […]

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Case Result: Domestic Assault

Case Result: Domestic Assault

Facts: Client accused of domestic assault. A conviction would result in deportation. Results: Case dismissed with conditions on day of […]

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Case Result: Domestic Assault and Domestic Disorderly Conduct

Case Result: Domestic Assault and Domestic Disorderly Conduct

Facts: Client charged with domestic assault and domestic disorderly conduct after a fight with his spouse. Results: Case dismissed.

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Case Result: Charged with breaking and entering and felony assault

Case Result: Charged with breaking and entering and felony assault

Facts: Client and two others charged with breaking and entering and felony assault after getting into a fight with a […]

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Case Result: Accused of Domestic Assault. Client was on Probation

Case Result: Accused of Domestic Assault. Client was on Probation

Facts: Client accused of domestic assault. Client was on probation and facing five years in jail. Result: Dismissed.

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Case Result: Accused of juvenile sexual assault

Case Result: Accused of juvenile sexual assault

Facts: A juvenile client was charged with sexually molesting multiple victims. Results: After negotiation, the client pled guilty to a […]

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Case Result: Charged with a third DUI and Breathalyzer test refusal

Case Result: Charged with a third DUI and Breathalyzer test refusal

Facts: client was charged with the third DUI in five years along with a subsequent Breathalyzer refusal offense. Result: DUI […]

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Case Result: Convicted sex offender on probation violation

Case Result: Convicted sex offender on probation violation

Facts: Client was a convicted sex offender on probation. Probation alleged that the client was stalking minors on the internet […]

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Case Result: Domestic assault

Case Result: Domestic assault

Facts: Client charged with assaulting his mother. Prosecutor was unwilling to negotiate. Passed the case for trial. Results: Dismissed

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Case Result: Domestic assault

Case Result: Domestic assault

Facts: Client beat up his girlfriend and was caught on video doing it. Results: Case dismissed.

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Case Result: Traffic matter

Case Result: Traffic matter

Facts: That client had appeared without a lawyer in front of the traffic court judge and took a plea that […]

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Case Result: Assault with a deadly weapon

Case Result: Assault with a deadly weapon

Facts: Client was charged with felony assault with a deadly weapon after stabbing another person with a pair of scissors […]

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Case Result: Expungement

Case Result: Expungement

Facts: Client had two criminal matters which have been resolved but remained on his record including a felony. Results: The […]

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Case Result: Federal court – sale of counterfeit pharmaceuticals

Case Result: Federal court – sale of counterfeit pharmaceuticals

Facts: The Homeland Security Agency had conducted a lengthy investigation. After a series of controlled buys, a search warrant, and […]

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Case Result: Domestic assault

Case Result: Domestic assault

Facts: Client charged with domestic assault on his son-in-law. Results: Case dismissed.

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Case Result: Domestic matter

Case Result: Domestic matter

Facts: Client was accused of beating up her boyfriend. Boyfriend was cooperative with the police and gave a witness statement. […]

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Case Result: DUI and refusal

Case Result: DUI and refusal

Facts: Client hit several cars and drove his own car over an embankment. Charged with DUI and breathalyzer refusal.Results: Client allowed to […]

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Case Result: DUI

Case Result: DUI

Facts: Client charged with DUI. Client was seriously intoxicated and simply could not drive. Results: Case resolved with no criminal conviction […]

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Case Result: Shoplifting

Case Result: Shoplifting

Facts: Client charged with shoplifting. Client was observed on video stealing multiple items. Results: Dismissed.

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DUI Penalties: Did the State of Rhode Island Create A Get Out Of Jail Free Card?

DUI Penalties: Did the State of Rhode Island Create A Get Out Of Jail Free Card?

Recent Legal Changes Recent changes in the DUI law in Rhode Island have prompted the law enforcement community to adapt […]

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Rhode Island Bail FAQ

Rhode Island Bail FAQ

What is bail? Bail is money. When a defendant is charged with a crime, he or she may be asked […]

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Rhode Island DUI Task Force to Crack Down This Holiday

Rhode Island DUI Task Force to Crack Down This Holiday

This holiday season, Rhode Island State Police will be out in full force this holiday season in search of drunk […]

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Upcoming lectures by Jason Knight

Upcoming lectures by Jason Knight

 I will be speaking at a couple of lectures in the near future. The first is a RI Bar Association […]

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Social Profiles – Law Office of Jason Knight

Social Profiles – Law Office of Jason Knight

Immediately following a criminal arrest, you will need to ensure that you have the legal resources set in place for […]

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Search & Seizure Laws Regarding Drug Crime Charges

Search & Seizure Laws Regarding Drug Crime Charges

The Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution clearly states that people cannot be subjected to unfair searches and seizures […]

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Jason Knight Wins RI Monthly 2019 Professional Excellence in Law Award

Jason Knight Wins RI Monthly 2019 Professional Excellence in Law Award

Attorney Jason Knight has captured a 2019 Professional Excellence in Law award by Rhode Island Monthly for being one of the state’s best criminal […]

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Jason Knight Wins Professional Excellence Award a Third Time

Jason Knight Wins Professional Excellence Award a Third Time

Attorney Knight Recognized by Rhode Island Monthly as a Top Local Criminal Defense Lawyer Attorney Jason Knight has been recognized for […]

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Attorney Knight Selected to 2021 Rhode Island Super Lawyers List

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 […]

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Bail

Bail

The first issue that comes up in any serious criminal case is bail. In both state and federal court the […]

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What’s the Difference Between Getting Your Record Expunged vs. Sealed?

What’s the Difference Between Getting Your Record Expunged vs. Sealed?

Having a criminal record can affect your ability to secure employment, housing, and even educational opportunities. Fortunately, Rhode Island law […]

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Understanding Murder Charges: Degrees Explained

Understanding Murder Charges: Degrees Explained

When facing murder charges, it can help to have an understanding of the distinctions between the degrees of murder. In […]

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The Role of Intent in Drug Possession Cases

The Role of Intent in Drug Possession Cases

You’ve borrowed your friend’s car for a quick errand. Out of nowhere, flashing lights fill your rearview mirror, and suddenly, […]

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The Legal Consequences of Multiple DUI Offenses

The Legal Consequences of Multiple DUI Offenses

When it comes to driving under the influence, the road to redemption gets narrower with each offense. A first DUI […]

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Statutory Rape Laws in Rhode Island: Age of Consent and Legal Consequences

Statutory Rape Laws in Rhode Island: Age of Consent and Legal Consequences

When does a mistake or misunderstanding become a crime? In Rhode Island, the answer lies in understanding the statutory rape […]

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Rhode Island Expungement Laws

Rhode Island Expungement Laws

Your past shouldn’t define your future, yet for many, having a Rhode Island criminal record can feel like an anchor. […]

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Revenge Porn: When Is It a Crime?

Revenge Porn: When Is It a Crime?

Imagine being accused of sharing private, intimate images without someone’s consent. The panic sets in as you realize the seriousness […]

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If I Have a DUI, Will I Fail a Background Check?

If I Have a DUI, Will I Fail a Background Check?

The email you’ve been waiting for arrives. The position is perfect—the company, the pay, the chance to start fresh. But […]

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Felony Expungement: How to Get a Felony Expunged?

Felony Expungement: How to Get a Felony Expunged?

Sometimes, a mistake from the past can cast a long shadow over your future. A felony conviction, for instance, may […]

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Falsely Accused of Assault and Battery? What You Should Consider Doing

Falsely Accused of Assault and Battery? What You Should Consider Doing

The moment you hear, “You’re under investigation,” your heart stops. When you’re falsely accused of battery or assault, the panic […]

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Exploitation of a Minor Charges

Exploitation of a Minor Charges

Some accusations don’t just threaten your freedom—they change the course of your entire life. When the line between responsibility and […]

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DUI Case Process in Rhode Island

DUI Case Process in Rhode Island

Facing a DUI charge under Rhode Island law can be intimidating due to the unique local regulations and penalties. If […]

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Digital Forensics in Cyber Security

Digital Forensics in Cyber Security

You’ve just been accused of a cybercrime. Maybe it’s hacking, identity theft, or fraud. Now you’re staring at the screen, […]

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Asset Forfeiture in Drug-Related Cases: What You Need to Know

Asset Forfeiture in Drug-Related Cases: What You Need to Know

You’re running late, your hands tight on the wheel, when red and blue flashing lights flicker behind you. The officer’s […]

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The Most Common Federal Crimes and Their Penalties

The Most Common Federal Crimes and Their Penalties

The stakes couldn’t be higher when the federal government comes after you. You’re not just up against an accusation but […]

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Case Result: Possession of Child Pornography

Case Result: Possession of Child Pornography

Facts: Client charged with possession of child pornography. Results: After negotiation, client was able to plead to computer fraud. Client […]

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Top Strategies for Defending DUI Charges in Rhode Island

Top Strategies for Defending DUI Charges in Rhode Island

Being convicted of a DUI can have devastating consequences on a person’s life. That’s why it’s important to build a […]

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Understanding Domestic Violence and Assault Laws in Rhode Island

Understanding Domestic Violence and Assault Laws in Rhode Island

Rhode Island takes domestic violence and assault charges seriously, recognizing their devastating impact on individuals and families. It is essential to understand […]

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Protecting Your Rights in Rhode Island Federal Cases

Protecting Your Rights in Rhode Island Federal Cases

Federal cases carry unique complexities and require specific expertise to navigate successfully. If you are facing a federal case in […]

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How to Hire a Criminal Lawyer

How to Hire a Criminal Lawyer

When people are charged with a crime and have a court date looming, they often rush to hire a criminal […]

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Rhode Island Domestic Violence Law – The Basics

Rhode Island Domestic Violence Law – The Basics

Domestic criminal cases are crimes that involve people who are married, roommates, have children in common, and/or people in serious […]

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