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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Facts: Client hit two parked cars and was stopped by the police in a nearby parking lot. The client was arrested […]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Facts: Results

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 […]

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

We are excited to share that Attorney Jason Knight has been named to the 2021 Rhode Island Super Lawyers list. The list […]

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