Family Court Custody Case Results

March 29, 2012: 

Attorney Morris represented mother in multi-jurisdictional custody/placement battle. 

Mother resides out of state with child, father resides in Rhode Island.  Father obtains ex parte emergency motion for placement.  Child is moved to father’s residence pursuant to court’s order.  She successfully represented mother in returning child to her placement out of state.


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If you have questions about this post or are interested in Criminal Defense, Divorce or Immigration Law in RI contact Rhode Island Criminal Defense Attorney John E. MacDonald at 401.421.1440.

To learn more about John MacDonald, please visit his website at AggressiveLegalServices.com.

Child Support Case Result

October, 2012:

Attorney Morris filed a motion to register and modify a foreign judgment on mother’s behalf. The purpose of this motion was to register an out-of-state judgment awarding her child support. After decree is registered in Rhode Island, modification substantially increases the amount that she is entitled to receive.

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If you have questions about this post or are interested in Criminal Defense, Divorce or Immigration Law in RI contact Rhode Island Criminal Defense Attorney John E. MacDonald at 401.421.1440.

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First Degree Sexual Assault Testimonial

First Degree Sexual Assault Testimonial

“Attorney John MacDonald was instrumental in challenging and proving the innocence of my nephew, who would have otherwise been given a very serious sentence for a first degree sexual assault charge he did not commit. Through his incredible focus and attention to detail, Mr. MacDonald was able to expose every inconsistency and misrepresentation of the truth leading to a verdict of not guilty and great relief to our family. We wouldn't trust anyone else with a case of this magnitude.”  Linda

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If you have questions about this post or are interested in Criminal Defense, Divorce or Immigration Law in RI contact Rhode Island Criminal Defense Attorney John E. MacDonald at 401.421.1440.

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Motion to Change Custody Family Court Case Results

Family Law Case Result February, 2012

The Law Office of John E. MacDonald files an ex parte emergency motion to change custody and placement.  In that case, we represented the out-of-state father.  Child resided in Rhode Island with mother.   

Ex parte motion granted on a temporary basis, after hearing, father granted sole custody and physical placement in Massachusetts, with supervised visits to mother.

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If you have questions about this post or are interested in Criminal Defense, Divorce or Immigration Law in RI contact Rhode Island Criminal Defense Attorney John E. MacDonald at 401.421.1440.

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Sexual Assault Case Results

October, 2012:  Client was charged with second degree child molestation.  

After an extensive investigation and negotiations with attorney general, the charge was amended to simple assault for probation.  

Client is spared a felony sex conviction and will not required to register as a sex offender.

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If you have questions about this post or are interested in Criminal Defense, Divorce or Immigration Law in RI contact Rhode Island Criminal Defense Attorney John E. MacDonald at 401.421.1440.

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RI Criminal Defense Attorney John E. MacDonald Presents 6th Edition of RI Criminal Defense Practice Manual

Attorney John E. MacDonald Releases 6th Edition of Book

On December 6, 2012, Rhode Island criminal defense attorney John E. MacDonald released the 6th Edition of “Rhode Island Criminal Defense, A Practice Manual.”

Since 1997, John MacDonald’s manual is the number one resource for practicing criminal defense attorneys to review all relevant cases and statutes concerning every major procedural aspect of criminal defense work in Rhode Island, including the potential immigration consequences of criminal dispositions.

The manual was distributed at the December 6, 2012 RIACDL/RI Public Defender CLE at Providence Superior Court from 4:30-7:30pm. Attendance was free to members of RIACDL, the Rhode Island Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

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If you have questions about this post or are interested in Criminal Defense, Divorce or Immigration Law in RI contact Rhode Island Criminal Defense Attorney John E. MacDonald at 401.421.1440.

To learn more about John MacDonald, please visit his website at AggressiveLegalServices.com.

Post Conviction Relief Case Result

Post Conviction Relief Results by John MacDonald

November, 2012:  Client was ordered removed based upon a 1997 possession of cocaine conviction.  

Client was denied the ability to apply for cancellation on this conviction due to a 1982 breaking and entering charge that constituted an aggravated felony.  Attorney MacDonald filed post-conviction relief in the 1997 matter. 

After a full hearing, the trial judge did not render a decision for over a year.

Not willing to wait, Attorney MacDonald filed post-conviction in the 1982 matter and successfully amended the sentence so that it no longer constituted an aggravated felony.

Client is now eligible to re-open the removal case and apply for cancellation.


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If you have questions about this post or are interested in Criminal Defense, Divorce or Immigration Law in RI contact Rhode Island Criminal Defense Attorney John E. MacDonald at 401.421.1440.

To learn more about John MacDonald, please visit his website at AggressiveLegalServices.com.

Family Court Case Results & Testimonial

Family Law Case Results and Testimonial April, 2012: 

Attorney Morris represented father in filing his miscellaneous petition for custody, placement, and support. 

Mother was refusing to allow child to visit overnight with father.

After hearing, father granted joint legal custody, liberal specific visitation including overnights. 

Testimonial below:

“I could not have asked for better representation. Prior to choosing an attorney, I had consulted with several about my case. Attorney Morris' confidence, sincerity, honesty, and track record won me over. I was impressed by her swift and thorough knowledge of my case as well as how quickly she responded to my calls and emails.

Her knowledge and tenacity were evident as we attempted to negotiate with my son's mother and her attorney and I believe that it was these traits along with her treating my case as if she were fighting for her own child that won me additional time with my son in the form of extra days, overnights, and shared transport.

THANK YOU SO MUCH ELISHA!

Signed,

a VERY HAPPY father”

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If you have questions about this post or are interested in Criminal Defense, Divorce or Immigration Law in RI contact Rhode Island Criminal Defense Attorney John E. MacDonald at 401.421.1440.

To learn more about John MacDonald, please visit his website at AggressiveLegalServices.com.

Sexual Assault Accusations

The laws in the State of Rhode Island are very clear on sexual assault and what constitutes the various degrees of sexual assault. 

Unless you are an attorney however, you have no way of knowing how to deal with a sexual assault accusation.

It is vital that you hire an experienced criminal defense attorney if you have been accused or are being investigated for any kind of sexual assault. You may be tempted to try to handle the situation on your own, particularly if you're innocent of any wrong-doing.

There are several reasons why hiring an attorney first is the safest and most secure way to assure that you are dealt with fairly, and that the investigation is done properly without undue influence by the investigator. The main reason is that your attorney will be able to act as a liaison for you and law enforcement so that you don't say or do anything that could be taken in the wrong way.

Even people who are innocent of wrong-doing can make grave errors in judgment in such a stressful situation, and say things that could be taken out of context and used against them. Investigators are trained to recognize various facial expressions and speech inflections and may use anything you say against you at a later time.

If you are faced with having to listen to and respond to an investigator, listen quietly and tell them that you will need to talk to your attorney before you can answer any of their questions. If you do not already have an attorney, you need to contact one immediately.

RI Criminal Defense Attorney John E. MacDonald has extensive experience defending sexual assault cases of all kinds and can provide you with the highest quality legal representation.

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If you have questions about this post or are interested in Criminal Defense, Divorce or Immigration Law in RI contact Rhode Island Criminal Defense Attorney John E. MacDonald at 401.421.1440.

To learn more about John MacDonald, please visit his website at AggressiveLegalServices.com.