RI Criminal Defense Attorney offers legal updates on Due Process Violations in Rhode Island News

More bad news for RI on the ‘upholding our constitutional rights’ front, this time with regard to children and the Rhode Island truancy court administration. The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a class action lawsuit stating that the “state’s truancy court system is devoid of due process protections in violation of state and federal law.”

The nine teenagers listed as plaintiffs in the case all have varying degrees of chronic medical conditions, family care taking issues, and special education needs that have prevented them from either attending class regularly, or completing homework assignments on time.

The ACLU feels that the truancy court’s efforts to push these students toward an already overly burdened juvenile and criminal justice system is not the way to help them graduate or avoid a criminal future.

The full article can be read here http://rawstory.com/rs/2010/0329/truancy-court-unconstitutionally-punishes-sick-disabled-children-aclu-lawsuit/

If your child is facing an uncertain situation in the juvenile or criminal justice system, you need to contact a knowledgeable RI criminal attorney immediately.

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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.

Domestic Violence in RI ~ Rights of the Accused

In an article posted Friday, March 26, 2010 on MensNewsDaily.com, the constitutionality of recent changes to Rhode Island Domestic Violence laws was discussed. 

The article, by Carey Roberts, outlines the Violence Against Women Act in Rhode Island, and the challenges it faces as a violation of the First, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendments.

The act allows law enforcement to step into any situation where there is an accusation only of domestic violence, without due process, without investigation, and simply remove the accused party. The simple act of asking your partner to take out the trash, under the broad language of this law, can be determined to constitute domestic abuse.

The full article can be seen at http://mensnewsdaily.com/2010/03/26/latest-threat-to-the-constitution-the-domestic-violence-industry/

If you have been unfairly accused of domestic violence in RI, contact a reputable RI Criminal Attorney for a consultation immediately to protect your rights.

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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.

RI Immigration Lawyer in RI Criminal Matter

How Immigration Status Can Be Effected by Criminal Activity

In the State of Rhode Island, and in many other states across the nation, the consequences of a criminal act are often far less stringent than the resulting immigration consequences.

To aid your attorney in this matter, you need to be completely forthcoming with any and all information about your current immigration status, as well as the details and facts surrounding your criminal matter. If you are not completely honest with your immigration attorney, he or she will have a difficult time protecting your rights, or arguing on your behalf to allow you to remain in the United States.

There are a great deal of pertinent facts and questions your criminal and immigration attorney will need to know. Be ready to provide documentation of your current immigration status, including your passport as well as any information concerning your criminal record or history.
Aggressive Legal Services can represent you for your criminal matter while arguing for your immigration status as well. If you find yourself in the unfortunate situation of being arrested for a criminal offense contact RI criminal and immigration attorneys immediately.


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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.

Post-Conviction Relief for those facing Deportation

Vacating criminal convictions or modifying sentences is a vital service our attorneys provide to clients facing severe immigration or federal sentencing consequences. 

John MacDonald has successfully argued to vacate or modify cases throughout Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

The Law Offices of John MacDonald. is the law firm other immigration lawyers refer their clients to vacate pleas that are the basis of deportation and removal proceedings.

If you are an alien who is seeking to naturalize, adjust your status, has overstayed, has a criminal conviction, is in B.C.I.S. removal/deportation or criminal court proceedings, then you should retain an attorney who is competent to practice in both the criminal and immigration courts. We focus on making immigration concerns a primary strategic focus in connected criminal or domestic relations matters, and have successfully disposed of cases where a simple guilty plea would have led to deportation proceedings.

We can also assist in cases where clients did not have adequate prior counsel and we have argued numerous post conviction motions and prevented removal proceedings for the benefit of our clients and their families. Withholding of removal and cancellation of removal for our clients is our goal and we aggressively and successfully have achieved these results for our clients.
If you or a family member or friend requires post-conviction relief representation to stay in the U.S., contact us today to schedule your free consultation. Examples of recent post-conviction relief results:

• 22 year old conviction for second degree child molestation vacated based upon the Trial Court's failure to properly explain all constitutional rights and offense elements to client.
• 16 year old conviction for second degree sexual assault vacated based upon the Trial Court's failure to properly swear in and utilize court interpreter.
• Client's four convictions for domestic assault vacated based upon Trial Court's failure to properly give required alien warnings. All charges later dismissed and client obtains citizenship.
• Client's handgun conviction vacated based upon presentation of newly discovered evidence of innocence.
• Client's conviction for third degree sexual assault vacated based upon the Trial Court's failure to properly give required alien warnings. Client's deportation case terminated.
• Client's conviction for domestic vandalism vacated based upon his attorney's ineffective assistance for giving the wrong advice as to immigration consequences. Client's deportation case reopened by the Boston Immigration Court and terminated.
• Client's conviction for domestic assault vacated based upon his attorney's ineffective assistance for giving the wrong advice as to immigration consequences. Removal proceedings avoided and client obtains citizenship.

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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.

Rhode Island Immigration and Post-Conviction Relief

We are expert Rhode Island Immigration Attorneys. 

In a deportation case, our goal is the termination of proceedings or cancellation of removal. For clients on a visa or overstay status, our goal is the adjustment of status to that of a lawful permanent resident. For clients interested in naturalization, we work to ensure a speedy and successful application process. We have successfully terminated deportation proceedings and received orders of cancellation at immigration courts throughout the United States. We have successfully helped our clients obtain lawful permanent residence or citizenship despite a visa overstay, an illegal entry or having a prior criminal record.

We will explain the strengths and weaknesses of your legal matter from the beginning. We will regularly update you on your case. You will never complete a discussion with one of our attorneys and not have the answer to your question or a plan and timeframe to obtain the answer.

We are available to our clients twenty four hours a day, seven days a week. We frequently answer emails after hours, on weekends, and while on vacation. We love what we do and we love to win. We encourage you to consider a complimentary consultation, wherein you will notice, first hand, the professionalism, competence and dedication we have to offer in resolving your family court situation.

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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.

Rhode Island Divorce Attorneys and Family Court Lawyers

John MacDonald has years of experience helping clients achieve the results they desire in all domestic law issues. He has successfully represented clients with different types of family legal matters: some victories have come in complicated cases wherein we successfully changed custody from the in-state mother to an out-of-state father. John MacDonald recognizes that in simple matters, our clients want their legal problems solved promptly, efficiently, and at a reasonable price. We are expert Rhode Island divorce attorneys.

Last year, we successfully litigated numerous custody issues, twice involving changing the placement of minor children from an in-state Rhode Island mother to an out-of-state father. In each of these cases, the father contacted John MacDonald, and we immediately filed the appropriate documents, got the matters before a judge and persuaded the judge to rule in our client's favor.

 We will explain the strengths and weaknesses of your divorce or custody case from the very beginning. We keep you informed throughout your case and discuss every development with you so that you understand the process completely. You will never complete a discussion with one of our attorneys and not have the answer to your question or a plan and timeframe in which we will obtain the answer for you.

We are available to our clients twenty four hours a day, seven days a week. We frequently answer telephone calls and emails after hours, on weekends, and while on vacation. We love what we do and we love to win. We encourage you to consider a complimentary consultation wherein you will notice, first hand, the professionalism, competence and dedication we have to offer in resolving your family court matter.

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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.

Rhode Island Civil Litigation Attorneys

The Law Office of John MacDonald represents individuals and corporations in trial and appellate courts for Rhode Island civil litigation matters.

Our attorneys will diligently handle your case, whether it is an automobile accident, a breach of contract, or whether it relates to employment law, insurance law and defense or medical malpractice.

In each case, the attorney will explain the best avenue of relief to you and will zealously represent you in pursuing it. The firm has experienced trial attorneys who will also pursue a favorable settlement should it be appropriate after considering client goals. The attorney will take the time to discuss the entire process with you from beginning to end; you will never have a question go unanswered.

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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.