Motion to Suppress Granted

Criminal Defense Attorney John MacDonald Results

January, 2012:

Attorney MacDonald’s Motion to Suppress all evidence seized by Providence Police during a car stop was granted by a Superior Court Judge. 

Client’s charges of possession of cocaine are now subject to dismissal.

The basis of the motion was the lack of probable cause to stop the vehicle and search the passengers.

The Superior Court judge agreed and all evidence seized is no longer admissible at trial.

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If you have questions about this posting or are interested in Criminal Defense, Divorce, or Immigration Law in RI contact Rhode Island Criminal Defense Lawyer John E. MacDonald at 401-421-1440.

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Suspect Held in DUI Death of RI State Trooper

Rhode Island Criminal Attorney John MacDonald found the following article on the Providence Journal website. He shares it below.

DUI Suspect in Trooper Death Held

Jun 21, 2010

Kenneth R. Weiand, 43, of Walpole, was ordered by District Court Judge Daniel O'Shea to be held in custody on $2,500 cash bail.

Judge O'Shea denied a defense motion to have Mr. Weiand civilly committed for further mental health evaluations.

Assistant District Attorney Derek Coyne requested today that Mr. Weian be held on $15,000 cash bail. Mr. Weiand is charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. He is due bacck in Attleboro District Court for a pretrial hearing on August 5, 2010.
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If you have questions about this posting or are interested in Criminal Defense, Divorce, or Immigration Law in RI contact Rhode Island Criminal Defense Lawyer John E. MacDonald at 401-421-1440.

To learn more about The Law Office of John MacDonald, please visit his website at AggressiveLegalServices.com.