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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.