An Aggressive, Tenacious Rhode Island DUI &
Criminal Defense Lawyer
If you've been arrested and are facing a
criminal charge in Rhode Island, you need the
help of a criminal defense lawyer who knows how
to fight back against unfair charges, who can
get results and makes sure you are treated
fairly. You need an attorney who is very
knowledgeable about Rhode Island criminal laws
on matters of drunk driving (also known as DUI,
OUI, DWI), drug possession, assault, and other
RI criminal charges and our state criminal laws.
You have found that attorney. My name is
James Powderly. Aggressively protecting my
client's rights and freedom in criminal and DUI
cases is what I do for a living, every day in
courts across Rhode Island. I am available
anytime, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at (401) 992-4072
to talk about your case, and what I can do to
help you.
Help!! I Can't Believe I've
Been Arrested! What Should I Do Now?
For many people, being arrested and put in
jail is the most humiliating and powerless
feeling they've every experienced. But it's
happened, and it's done. The good news is
you've got some control back now. You can
decide how you want to proceed.
Are you ready to fight back? That's
what I'm here to do for you. Even if all you
want to do is plead guilty and move on with your
life, it often makes sense to take an aggressive
posture to begin with. That way we leave all the
options on the table, and have the most
negotiating power.
Time is of the Essence. Many criminal
& DUI defense strategies require quick action,
because of how the court procedures work. The
sooner I can dig into to discovery of the
evidence against you, I can start filing
motions to suppress, motions to dismiss,
and further evidentiary motions for the
prosecutor to disclose additional facts about
the evidence against you, and more.
So let's get started...
Real Answers to Tough
Questions About Your RI Criminal Charges
Whether you've been charged with a
misdemeanor drug offense or a felony 3rd offense
OUI charge, you need help, and you need answers
to these 2 questions:
- What will happen to me if I am found
guilty?
- What are my chances if we fight the
charges in court?
I can help you with both answers, both
generally, and specific to your exact case. Part
of my legal approach is to empower and inform my
clients and anyone who reads my website with as
many facts as I can. I've tried to put as much
information as I can here for anyone to see
about Rhode Island criminal laws, legal
defenses, reasons for fighting, and more.
So please review the criminal penalties that
may apply to your case under RI criminal laws to
get a general idea of what you are up against,
and read my FAQ pages for many answers to
frequently asked questions about criminal
defense & OUI.
But reading the facts, the laws, and the
penalties aren't enough. You need to be able to
interpret the facts and how they apply in your
specific case. It takes an experienced defense
attorney to spot police mistakes that can help
you, and take advantage of the situation if the
DA drops the ball on the very specific
requirements of the state of Rhode Island in
your case.
Before you even decide if you want to hire
me, I'll consult with you and let you know what
I think of your case. If I spot an issue that I
think is a strong argument for getting your case
dismissed, I'll point it out to you the first
time we speak. Either way, I'll give a quick
review of your case by reviewing the police
report, and let you know what I think the
chances are to beat the case, based on my
experience with many similar cases.
Once you hire me, I'll first do an exhaustive
review of that facts, and as much additional
investigation as I think can help us to be ready
to fight. When we are in court, I'll be ready to
object to any unfair claims the DA may make in
prosecuting the case. If he or she makes an
error that can help us, I'll jump all over it.
For example, in OUI/DUI/Drunk Driving cases:
- The police must have a legitimate reason
to have pulled you over. They can't just
stop you for undefined suspicious driving.
- The police must follow specific
procedures in administering a breathalyzer
test for it to be admissible.
- The police must follow specific
procedures in administering field sobriety
tests according to the training they
received at the police academy, or the
results are not scientifically valid.
In other criminal cases:
- The police must have a legitimate reason
to search your person, your home, or your
vehicle, or they have violated your rights
under the Constitution.
- The prosecutor must provide scientific
proof that any substance is an illegal drug.
- The prosecutor must follow explicit
rules of evidence and disclosure before he
or she can present anything in court.
These are just a few examples. There are many
legitimate defenses that may apply in your case.
And there are countless ways a criminal case can
play out in court. That's why I always say no
case is unwinnable. Even if the facts
look bad, witnesses and evidence can disappear,
cops can fail to show up, prosecutors make
mistakes, and judges and juries can be
unpredictable.
If I get the chance to present my case they
way I want, I know there is always an
opportunity to get a not guilty verdict.
Take Advantage Of My Free
Consultation Offer To Learn About Your Best
Criminal Legal Defense
I think anyone facing criminal charges
deserves to be treated with respect and honesty.
Part of that has to do with choosing an
attorney.
That's why I offer as much information as I
can, upfront, to help you make your own decision
about who to hire. I'll give you my take on your
case, tell you what I would do to fight it, and
I'll tell you exactly what I'll charge you to do
it. No surprises, no excuses.
I treat every client and prospective client
like they were a member of my own family. You
can count on that, and I think you'll be able to
tell that for yourself when you speak with me.
A more few quick facts about me as an
attorney:
- I'm dedicated 100% to criminal defense.
It's all I do, so I can be the best Rhode
Island criminal defense lawyer possible.
- I take great pride in my training in the
most technical aspects of criminal defense
and OUI law.
- I'm active in the local criminal defense
community, as a Member of the Rhode Island
Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys,
The National College of DUI Defense, and the
National Association of Criminal Defense
Attorneys, as well as the Rhode Island Bar
Association.
Please call me, anytime, 24 hours a day, 7
days a week to talk about your Rhode Island
criminal or DUI/OUI charge at (401) 992-4072. I
look forward to speaking with you, and offering
you some hope.
Stay positive, and keep fighting!
Sincerely, James Powderly, Attorney at Law.
Attorney James Powderly defends people accused
of Drunk Driving (DUI / OUI) and other criminal
charges such as possession of drugs, assault,
criminal traffic offenses, and other charges in
courts across Rhode Island everyday. Call today
for a free, no-obligation, criminal defense
consultation on any RI arrest or charge. (401) 992-4072
James P. Powderly, Esq., A Rhode Island Criminal
Defense Attorney
Powderly Defense Firm
62 Dorrance Street, #302
Providence, RI 02903
Map & Directions Legal Disclaimer:
Any advice on this website is general in nature
and not designed for the specific facts of a
given drunk driving or criminal charge. The
situations in each particular case can involve
very different laws, facts, penalties and
procedures. You should always obtain legal
representation and advice from a competent
criminal defense attorney who is familiar with
the facts unique to your specific case.
You should also bear in mind that the laws
and legal procedures discussed on this website
may have changed as a result of legislative
enactments or changes in Department of Motor
Vehicles license suspension rules, policies or
procedures.
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