Victories

Client gets arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance, morphine. If client is convicted, client faces up to three years in prison. Police claim to witness client driving through a stop sign. Based on their observation, police pull client over. Once police checked client’s license and registration, police discovered that client had a suspended license. Police ask client to step out of the vehicle. Once client exits the car, police handcuff client and place client in the back of their cruiser. Once in custody, client asks police if they can let client use her cell phone. Police agree and go to retrieve the phone from client’s bag. Once they open the bag, they are able to observe, in plain view, a pill bottle containing different pills. The pills were later tested and found to have been morphine. RI drug possession lawyer gets client’s case DISMISSED.

Client gets arrested and charged with shoplifting, a misdemeanor. If client is convicted, client faces up to a year in jail. Police receive a call from J.C. Penny in Warwick, Rhode Island. Police respond to J.C. Penny and loss prevention tells them that they observe client enter the makeup department of the store. Once inside that department, loss prevention tells police that they observe client select two bottles of perfume and place them into a pocketbook. Client proceeds to go into other departments within the store and place clothing in the bag. Once client leaves the store, client is stopped by loss prevention. RI shoplifting defense lawyer lawyer Tom Thomasian gets the case dismissed.

Client gets arrested and charged with larceny under $1,500.00 and conspiracy, both misdemeanors. If client is convicted, client faces up to one year in prison, restitution, and a no contact order. Police allege that client is the driver of a vehicle whose occupants break into and steal several hundred dollars worth of merchandise from nearby cars. Police say that over the course of a two day period, client drove her friends around so that they could break into cars that did not appear to have alarms. Police arrest one of client’s co-defendants and the co-defendant implicates client in the theft. Police issue a warrant for client and arrest her at a later date. RI misdemeanor criminal defense lawyer Tom Thomasian gets client’s case DISMISSED.

Client gets arrested and charged with two counts of vandalism, both misdemeanors. If client is convicted, client faces up to one year in jail. The complaining witness calls police and tells them that client has driven on to his property and cut his electric fencing. He further advised that when client left his property, client drove into and damaged the complaining witness’ truck. RI criminal defense lawyer Tom Thomasian gets client’s case DISMISSED.

lient was arrested and charged with third offense domestic assault, a felony. If client is convicted, client faces a mandatory minimum one year in prison and a maximum of ten years in prison, mandatory domestic violence counseling, and a no contact order. Police respond to complaining witness’ home after being called by a neighbor. When the police get there, they speak to complaining witness and client separately. Complaining witness tells police that he was awoken by client screaming in his face. After being awoken, complaining witness says that the argument quickly escalated into a fist fight which caused injuries to complaining witness’ face and hands. Police observe visible injuries on complaining witness as well as on client. When police speak to client, client tells them that complaining witness struck client first and client only defended himself. Police arrest client and charge him with the felony. RI domestic violence lawyer Tom Thomasian get client’s case DISMISSED.

Client gets arrested and charged with domestic assault, domestic disorderly conduct, and simple assault, all misdemeanors. If convicted, client faces a maximum prison sentence of one year, domestic violence counseling, and a no contact order. Police respond to client’s residence for the report of a domestic disturbance. Prior to police arrival, client punches and pushes her boyfriend several times. When police arrive, they speak to several witnesses who state that they see client’s boyfriend put her in a headlock and punch her several times in response to her attack on him. After speaking to several witnesses as well as client and her boyfriend, police place both parties under arrest. As police are placing client under arrest, police claim that client strikes an officer while in performance of his duties. RI domestic violence defense lawyer Tom Thomasian has all three counts DISMISSED.

Client gets arrested and charged with DUI (driving under the influence), a misdemeanor. If client is convicted, client will lose her license for at least three months, have to perform at least ten hours of community service, and have to pay at least a $100.00 fine. Police respond to where client’s car introduced itself to a nearby telephone pole. Police start talking to client about the accident and while speaking with her, they notice the strong odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from client’s mouth and moderately bloodshot eyes. Police ask client to submit to field sobriety tests which she agrees. After performing the tests, the police inform client she has failed and transport her to the police station. Once they get to the police station, police ask client to take a breathalyzer test and she refuses. RI DUI lawyer Tom Thomasian gets client’s case DISMISSED.

Client gets arrested and charged with driving under the influence (DUI). In Rhode Island, DUI is a misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail, loss of license, and community service. Because the RI DUI charge was dismissed and client is a first-time offender, client is eligible to have her record expunged. RI expungement lawyer Tom Thomasian petitions the court to expunge client’s record and the motion is granted.

Client gets arrested and charged with driving under the influence (DUI), a misdemeanor. If client is convicted, client faces up to one year in jail, mandatory loss of license, and community service. Police say they observe client speeding and swerving from the left lane to the right lane on Route 4. Client was pulled over for driving 82 miles per hour in a 50 mile per hour zone. Police approach client’s car and ask her where she is coming from. Client tells police that she is coming from work. Police ask client if she has had anything to drink to which she replies no. They then ask for client’s license and registration. Although client provides police with this information, police note that they observe bloodshot, watery eyes and client’s speech is slurred. Further, police claim they can smell alcohol coming from within the car. Based on these observations, police ask client to step out of the car and perform field sobriety tests. Police claim that client failed all three field sobriety tests. After the tests are complete, client is brought back to the police station where she refuses to submit to a breathalyzer test. RI DUI lawyer Tom Thomasian gets client’s case DISMISSED.

Client gets arrested and charged with domestic disorderly conduct, a misdemeanor. If client is convicted, client faces up to six months in jail, mandatory domestic violence counseling, and a no contact order with the complaining witness. Police respond to the client’s home when they receive a call about a domestic disturbance. When police arrive, complaining witness tells police that client was drunk and making threats. When complaining witness goes to call police, client rips phone out of her hand. RI domestic violence lawyer Tom Thomasian gets client’s case DISMISSED.

Client gets arrested and charged with domestic disorderly conduct, a misdemeanor. If client is convicted, client faces up to six months in jail, mandatory domestic violence counseling, and a no contact order. Police respond to a call for a domestic disturbance. When they arrive, police speak to the complaining witness who tells them that client has been yelling and threatening the complaining witness. Complaining witness further tells police that client was under the influence of alcohol. Based on the statement from the complaining witness, as well as two other witnesses, client is arrested. RI domestic violence lawyer Tom Thomasian gets client’s case DISMISSED.

Client was arrested and charged with domestic assault and domestic disorderly conduct, both misdemeanors. Domestic assault carries a maximum penalty of one year in prison, mandatory domestic violence counseling, and a no contact order with the complaining witness. Domestic disorderly conduct carries a maximum penalty of six months in prison, mandatory domestic violence counseling, and a no contact order with the complaining witness. Police respond to the home of complaining witness for the report of a domestic disturbance. When they arrive, they are met by the complaining witness. The complaining witness tells police that her and client were in a verbal argument earlier in the night. The argument seemed to have concluded, however, when they returned home, it resumed. Complaining witness tells police that during the argument client raised a hand as if to strike the complaining witness but then grabbed her neck and shoved her against a wall. RI domestic violence lawyer Tom Thomasian gets both of client’s charges DISMISSED.

Client gets arrested and charged with domestic strangulation, a felony. If client is convicted, he faces up to ten years in prison, mandatory domestic violence counseling, and a no contact order. Police are dispatched to the hospital. When they arrive, complaining witness tells them that a verbal argument occurred and a physical altercation followed where client grabbed complaining witness around the neck, making it impossible for her to breath. Complaining witness says that during the assault, client also pushed complaining witness to the ground. Complaining witness tells hospital staff that she is experiencing numbness to her arm as a result of the assault. Police notice red marks around the complaining witness' neck. Complaining witness calls police when client leaves. RI domestic violence defense lawyer Tom Thomasian gets client an AMENDMENT to a misdemeanor with no jail time.

Client gets arrested and charged with driving on a suspended license. In Rhode Island, driving on a suspended license is a misdemeanor punishable by up to thirty days in prison for a first offense. Client’s driving on a suspended license charge is dismissed, making her eligible for immediate expungement. RI expungement lawyer Tom Thomasian petitions the RI district court to expunge client’s record and the EXPUNGEMENT motion is granted.

Client gets arrested and charged with driving on a suspended license. In Rhode Island, driving on a suspended license is a misdemeanor punishable by up to thirty days in prison for a first offense. Client’s driving on a suspended license charge is dismissed, making him eligible for immediate expungement. RI misdemeanor expungement lawyer Tom Thomasian petitions the RI district court to expunge client’s record and the EXPUNGEMENT motion is granted.

Client gets arrested and charged with domestic assault, a misdemeanor. If client is convicted, client faces up to one year in prison, mandatory domestic violence counseling, and a no contact order. Police receive a call from client’s roommate indicating a possible domestic disturbance. When police arrive, they speak to the complaining witness. The complaining witness informs police that the two were in a verbal argument that escalated into the complaining witness being punched in the face and pushed down to the ground. When the police observe the complaining witness, they see corresponding redness to the left side of his face. Based on complaining witness’ statement, police arrest client. RI domestic violence lawyer Tom Thomasian gets the case DISMISSED.

Client gets arrested and charged with domestic assault, a misdemeanor. If client is convicted, client faces up to one year in jail, mandatory domestic violence counseling, and a no contact order. Police respond to client’s house based on a call they receive from client’s neighbor. The call indicates that a domestic crime is in progress. Police arrive and, through a window, see client standing over the complaining witness with client’s hands raised. Police knock on door and the complaining witness comes running out. When police speak to complaining witness, they are told that they were on their way home from a party when an argument occurred. The argument caused the complaining witness to exit the vehicle. Client also exits the vehicle and is alleged to have grabbed complaining witness by the hair. Once back in the vehicle, complaining witness told police that client slapped her. RI domestic violence lawyer Tom Thomasian gets case DISMISSED.

Client gets arrested and charged with domestic assault, a misdemeanor. If client is convicted, client faces up to one year in jail, mandatory domestic violence counseling, and a no contact order with the complaining witness. Police respond to client’s home for the report of a domestic disturbance. When they arrive, police speak to the complaining witness. While speaking to her, they notice a red mark on her chin and a bruise beginning to form on her cheek. She stated that client woke up angry at her from an argument the night before. While arguing, complaining witness stated that client pushed her against a wall and knocked her down to the ground. RI domestic violence lawyer Tom Thomasian gets case DISMISSED.

Client gets arrested and charged with domestic assault, a misdemeanor. In Rhode Island, misdemeanor domestic assault is punishable by up to one year in prison, domestic violence counseling, and a no contact order. Client’s domestic assault charge is dismissed, making him eligible for immediate expungement. RI misdemeanor expungement lawyer Tom Thomasian petitions the RI district court to expunge client’s record and the EXPUNGEMENT motion is granted.

Client gets arrested and charged with first degree child molestation, a capital felony. If client is convicted, clients faces up to life in prison, mandatory sex offender counseling, and lifetime registration with community notification. Police receive a phone call from the complaining witness’ mother regarding a disclosure made by the complaining witness. Based on this phone call, police meet with the complaining witness who tells them that client brought her back to client’s house where they drank alcohol. After they were done drinking, complaining witness tells police that client brought her into his bedroom and forced himself on her. RI sex crimes defense lawyer Tom Thomasian gets client an AMENDMENT to a non-sex crime which means client does not have to register, notify the community, or engage in sex offender counseling.

Client gets arrested and charged with disorderly conduct, a misdemeanor. If client is convicted, client faces up to six months in jail. Police receive a call from a motorist claiming they see someone pointing a gun from the passenger side of a car at oncoming traffic. When police pull out of the station, they see a car matching the caller’s description. Further, they see the passenger of the car sticking what appears to be a gun out of the window. Police pull the car over and speak to client and passenger. After speaking with client and passenger, police realize the gun is a BB gun. Police remove both occupants from the car and escort them to the back of client’s car. After a short conversation, police arrest client for disorderly conduct. RI criminal defense lawyer Tom Thomasian gets client’s case DISMISSED.

Client gets arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest, both misdemeanors. If client is convicted, client faces up to one year in prison. Police respond to Dunkin Donuts after an employee calls and states that three men are pushing and shoving each other inside. When police arrive, they see two of the three men pushing each other. Police go inside and speak to the three men. Client engages in an argument with police so police grab him by the arm to escort him outside. Once client is grabbed, he began flailing his arms and resisting the officer’s attempts to place him in handcuffs. Police then force client to the ground and client continues to fight with police. RI misdemeanor criminal defense lawyer Tom Thomasian gets case DISMISSED.

Client gets arrested and charged with domestic assault, a misdemeanor. If convicted, client faces up to one year in jail, mandatory domestic violence counseling, and a no contact order with the complaining witness. Police respond to client’s apartment for the report of a domestic disturbance. When police arrive, they speak to the complaining witness and learned that client is alleged to have poured water on the complaining witness and punched the complaining witness in the head. Police observe redness to the face and wet clothing. RI domestic violence lawyer Tom Thomasian gets client’s case dismissed.

Client gets arrested and charged with domestic assault with a deadly weapon (ADW), a felony, and domestic disorderly conduct, a misdemeanor. If client is convicted of domestic ADW, client faces up to twenty years in prison, mandatory domestic violence counseling, and a no contact order with the complaining witness. If client is convicted of domestic disorderly conduct, client faces up to six months in jail, domestic violence counseling, and a no contact order. Police respond to a hotel for the report of a disturbance. When police arrive at the hotel, they speak to the complaining witness and she is visibly upset. She allows them to come in the room and they can see that the room is in disarray. Complaining witness tells police that her and client had been drinking all night and complaining witness became worried that client was drinking too much. Complaining witness then hid client’s alcohol which caused the couple to get into an argument. Complaining witness tells police that during the argument, she became scared and tried to call police. When she tried to call police, she says that client tackled her onto the couch and grabbed her around the throat. Police observe injuries consistent with her account. Complaining witness further tells police that when client has his hand around her throat, she could feel a sharp object pressed against her neck. Client was not at the hotel room when police arrive. RI domestic violence defense lawyer Tom Thomasian gets client and AMENDMENT to a misdemeanor charge with no jail time.

Client gets arrested and charged with domestic assault and domestic disorderly conduct, both misdemeanors. If client is convicted, client faces up to a year in jail on the domestic assault and six months in jail on the domestic disorderly. Further, client will have to complete domestic violence counseling and have a no contact order with the complaining witness. Police are dispatched to client’s residence for a report of a domestic disturbance. Upon their arrival, police find the complaining witness unconscious on the basement floor. Police speak to a witness who indicates that the complaining witness and client were engaged in a verbal altercation when client punched the complaining witness in the head. The witness stated that the complaining witness pushed client and client then pushed her against the wall and punched her in the head again. Client then left the scene. Client responds to police headquarters later that day and is subsequently arrested. RI domestic violence defense lawyer Tom Thomasian gets client’s case DISMISSED.

Client gets arrested and charged with domestic assault and domestic disorderly conduct, both misdemeanors. If client is convicted, client faces up to a year in jail on the domestic assault and six months in jail on the domestic disorderly. Further, client will have to complete domestic violence counseling and have a no contact order with the complaining witness. Police respond to the residence because of a 911 hangup. When police arrive, they claim to hear yelling and screaming. Police knocked on the door and the complaining witness came out. When police speak to complaining witness, they clearly see injuries to his face. When police ask what happened, complaining witness tells them that client scratched his face and hands during an argument. Police speak to client who confirms that is what happened. RI domestic violence defense lawyer Tom Thomasian gets client’s case DISMISSED.

Client gets arrested and charged with domestic assault and domestic disorderly conduct, both misdemeanors. If client is convicted of domestic assault, client faces up to one year in jail, mandatory domestic violence counseling, and a no contact order. Police are dispatched to the home of the complaining witness after receiving a call about a domestic disturbance. When police arrive, the complaining witness exits the home and approaches them. Complaining witness tells police that client was inside and acted violently toward her. Prior to police arrival, complaining witness tells police that client grabbed her by the arms and would not let go. Complaining witness told police that he grabbed her wrists so hard, it left marks on them. RI domestic violence lawyer Tom Thomasian gets the domestic assault DISMISSED and gets client an AMENDMENT to a non-domestic offense where client is adjudicated NOT GUILTY.

Client gets arrested and charged with domestic assault and domestic disorderly conduct, both misdemeanors. If client is convicted, client faces up to a year in jail on the domestic assault charge and six months in jail on the domestic disorderly charge. Both charges require mandatory domestic violence counseling and a no contact order with the complaining witness. Client and complaining witness were traveling through Rhode Island after leaving the New England Patriots game and got into an argument. Client pulled car over and the two continued to argue. A witness to the argument called police after she witnessed client and complaining witness hitting each other. When police arrive, another witness tells police that she too saw client hitting and yelling at the complaining witness. Police arrest client after speaking to the second witness. RI domestic violence lawyer Tom Thomasian has the domestic assault charge DISMISSED and gets client an AMENDMENT to a non-domestic disorderly conduct charge where client will not have to do counseling or have a no contact order.

Client gets arrested and charged with domestic assault and domestic disorderly conduct, both misdemeanors. If client is convicted, client faces up to a year in jail, mandatory domestic violence classes, and a no contact order with the complaining witness on the domestic assault and up to six months in jail with the same conditions on the domestic disorderly conduct. Police are called to a home after receiving a dispatch from 911. When they arrive, complaining witness answers the door and the police claim to observe injuries to the face and hand. When police ask how complaining witness received the injuries, complaining witness tells them that client scratched him on the face and hand. When police talk to client, they see an injury to client’s arm. Police ask client how the injury occurred and client remained silent. RI domestic violence defense lawyer Tom Thomasian gets client’s case DISMISSED.

Client gets arrested and charged with domestic assault, domestic vandalism, and domestic disorderly conduct, all misdemeanors. Domestic assault and domestic vandalism carry a maximum penalty of one year in prison, mandatory domestic violence counseling, and a no contact order with the complaining witness. Domestic disorderly conduct carries a maximum penalty of six months in prison, mandatory domestic violence counseling, and a no contact order with the complaining witness. Police respond to a campground for a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, police are met by the complaining witness. Police are able to observe a minor laceration on his left shin and a minor bump on the back of his head. Police discover that client has smashed the complaining witness’ phone. When the complaining witness grabbed client’s phone, client became enraged and allegedly hit complaining witness in the head with a power drill. According to the complaining witness, after he removed the drill from client’s hand, client proceeded to hit him about the body with hands. RI domestic violence lawyer Tom Thomasian has all of client’s charges DISMISSED.

Client gets arrested and charged with third offense domestic assault and third offense violation of a no contact order, both felonies. If client is convicted, client faces up to ten years in prison with a mandatory minimum of one year in prison, mandatory domestic violence counseling, and a no contact order. Police respond to complaining witness’ home after being called there for a domestic disturbance. When they arrive, they speak to the complaining witness. Complaining witness tells police that she and her boyfriend had gotten into an argument. During the argument, complaining witness states that client became enraged and started pouring cleaning fluid on her clothing. Complaining witness tells client to stop and when she does, she says that client pushed her and threw her into a wall. When she hit the wall, her eye came into contact with a thermostat and caused injury. While police are there, they discover that there is an active no contact order between client and complaining witness. RI domestic violence lawyer Tom Thomasian gets client an AMENDMENT to a misdemeanor with no jail on the third offense domestic assault charge and has the violation of a no contact order charge DISMISSED.

Client gets arrested and charged with third offense violation of a no contact order, a felony. If client is convicted, client faces up to ten years in prison with a mandatory minimum of one year to serve in prison, mandatory domestic violence counseling, and a no contact order. Police are dispatched to the home of complaining witness after they get a call saying client is there. Police know from previous arrests that client and complaining witness have a no contact order. When police arrive, they speak to complaining witness who tells them that no one is there. Police hear a noise coming from within and fear for complaining witness’ safety so they enter the premises and locate client hiding in the attic. RI domestic violence lawyer Tom Thomasian gets the case DISMISSED.

Client gets arrested and charged with the domestic violence crime of third offense violation of a no contact order, a felony crime in RI. If client is convicted, he faces a maximum of ten years in prison with a mandatory minimum of one year to serve, mandatory domestic violence counseling, and a no contact order. Police say client has a no contact order that was issued out of the district court with his ex-girlfriend, the complaining witness. Complaining witness calls police and tells them that client is at her home and trying to get in. Police say that when they arrive, complaining witness is upset and crying but client is not there. Complaining witness tells police that he left after she called the police. RI domestic violence and violation of a no contact order defense lawyer Tom Thomasian gets client an AMENDMENT to a misdemeanor and client avoids going to jail.

Client gets arrested and charged with obstruction and driving on a suspended license, both misdemeanors. Obstruction is punishable by up to one year in jail while driving on a suspended license carries a maximum penalty of thirty days in jail. Client was pulled over by state police for having a loud exhaust. When the officer approached the car, client handed the officer his international license and registration. The officer asked client if client had a driver’s license from the United States and client said no. The officer then asked client to step out of the car. When police searched client, they found an out of state driver’s license. Police ran the out of state driver’s license and it came back suspended. RI criminal defense lawyer Tom Thomasian gets case dismissed.

Client, who is on felony probation for murder, gets arrested and charged with obstruction, a misdemeanor. If client gets convicted, he faces up to a year in jail on the misdemeanor criminal charge and life in prison for the felony probation violation. The police say that client was in a pickup truck that displayed the incorrect license plate classification. Police pull car over on this basis and driver and passenger flee from the scene. Police chase after the occupants and catch up to one of them who has fallen over a fence. Police then decide to search the inside of the truck and find a camera containing a memory card with pictures. Police say that person who ran is the same person as the one seen on the camera. Please then match picture on the camera to client on felony probation. After a multi-day trial in Providence district court, RI misdemeanor criminal defense lawyer Tom Thomasian secures client a NOT GUILTY verdict and the felony probation violation is WITHDRAWN resulting in client's immediate release from jail.

Client gets arrested and charged with shoplifting, a misdemeanor. If client is convicted, client faces up to one year in jail. Police respond to Walmart for a reported shoplifter in custody. When they arrive, they speak to loss prevention. Loss prevention tells police that they witnessed client in the cosmetics aisle placing merchandise into a bag. After they see client do this, they observe client exit the store making no attempt to pay for the concealed items. Once outside, loss prevention approaches client and brings client back into the store. RI shoplifting defense lawyer Tom Thomasian gets client’s case DISMISSED.

Client gets arrested and charged with shoplifting, a misdemeanor. If client is convicted, client faces up to one year in jail. Police respond to the mall for a report of a shoplifting in progress. When police arrive, they talk to loss prevention who tells them that client entered the Sephora section of the store. While there, loss prevention sees client select two products and leave that area of the store. Police are told that when client exits the Sephora department, client goes into another department and selects various items of clothing. Once client selects the clothing, client goes into the fitting room. Upon exiting the fitting room, client returns the clothing and exits the store. After searching the fitting room and not finding the items client originally possessed, loss prevention exits the store and confronts client about the missing merchandise. Loss prevention finds the items in client’s handbag. RI shoplifting lawyer Tom Thomasian gets the case DISMISSED.

Client is arrested and charged with shoplifting, a misdemeanor. If client is convicted, client faces up to one year in jail. Client is shopping at Macy’s. Loss prevention tells police that client selected a pair of running pants and removed them from the hangar. Once the hangar was removed, Client put the pants on top of the rack and left the area. Client then selected a sweatshirt and paid for it. After paying for the sweatshirt, client returned to the running pants and put them in the same bag the sweatshirt was in. After doing this, client left Macy’s failing to purchase the running pants. RI shoplifting lawyer Tom Thomasian gets client’s case DISMISSED.

Client gets arrested and charged with shoplifting, a misdemeanor. If client is convicted, client faces up to a year in jail. Police receive a call from loss prevention at a nearby department store. Loss prevention tells police that they witness, on video, client select and remove outerwear from a rack. Loss prevention says that client put jacket on underneath the jacket she already had on and proceeded to exit the store. RI theft crimes and shoplifting defense lawyer Tom Thomasian gets case DISMISSED and the EXPUNGEMENT motion is granted.

Client is arrested and charged with shoplifting, a misdemeanor. If client is convicted, client faces up to one year in jail. Client is shopping in Target. Client brings a bag into the store full of merchandise client is returning. Client goes to customer service and informs them of her returns. Customer service tells client to hold on to her merchandise while she selects the items she wants to replace them with. Client grabs a carriage and puts her return items in the carriage and then begins shopping. Once she is done, client returns to customer service to do the exchanges. Loss prevention calls police and they tell police that after client exchanged her merchandise, she put her new bag on top of merchandise she did not pay for and exited the store. Loss prevention stopped client outside the store and took possession of the unpaid merchandise. RI shoplifting lawyer Tom Thomasian gets client’s case DISMISSED.

Client gets arrested and charged with shoplifting, a misdemeanor. If client is convicted, client faces up to a year in jail. Police respond to a call for a shoplifter in custody. When they get there, loss prevention tells them that they observed client select a cosmetic and put it in the front of client's sweatshirt. Loss prevention further told police that client was selecting another cosmetic item and put it in a purse. After observing this, they followed client around the store and claim to have seen client remove the concealed items from their boxes and leave the store. RI shoplifting lawyer Tom Thomasian gets client’s case DISMISSED.

Client gets arrested and charged with shoplifting, a misdemeanor. If client is convicted, client faces up to one year in jail. Client was at Macy’s in Warwick. Macy’s loss prevention states that they followed client as client proceeded throughout the store. Client is observed selecting merchandise and then proceeding to the fitting room. Loss prevention states that client is seen exiting the fitting room carrying some of the merchandise but not all of it. Client then proceeds to walk out of the store where she is stopped by loss prevention and the concealed items are recovered. RI shoplifting lawyer Tom Thomasian gets client’s case DISMISSED.

Client gets arrested and charged with possession with intent to deliver heroin, a felony. If client is convicted, client faces up to thirty years in prison. Police claim they see client standing on the street looking suspicious. Because of this belief, they monitor client’s movements. A short time after they are monitoring client, a person pulls over to where client is on the sidewalk. Police claim they can see client hand something that resembles narcotics to the passenger of the vehicle and see the passenger handing something that resembles money to client. Police allow the transaction to take place and pull the car over once it is out of client’s view. When police pull the car over, the passenger tells them that he received heroin from client a few moments ago. Police approach client, place client under arrest, and during their search, find heroin on client. RI drug possession lawyer Tom Thomasian gets client’s case DISMISSED.

Client gets arrested and charged with possession with intent to deliver marijuana, a felony. If client is convicted, client faces up to thirty years in prison. Police are on routine patrol and see a car in a parking lot with two occupants. Police claim the overhead light is illuminated which allows police to see the occupants looking downward toward the center console. Police say that this is indicative of narcotics dealing. Police approach the car and in plain view, see numerous bags of marijuana packaged for sale in client’s lap as well as a large amount of cash in the front cupholder. Police ask client to step from the car and place client under arrest. The passenger tells police that he was there to purchase marijuana from client. RI drug possession lawyer Tom Thomasian gets client an AMENDMENT to a misdemeanor which will allow client to have a clean record in one year.

Client gets arrested and charged with resisting arrest and disorderly conduct, both misdemeanors. Resisting arrest carries a maximum penalty of up to one year in jail while disorderly conduct is punishable by up to six months in jail. Police were dispatched to a call for someone trying to evade a taxi fare. When police arrive, client is standing outside of the taxi waving his arms and yelling at the taxi driver. Police approach and ask client for his identification. Client refuses to provide identification and starts yelling at the police. Police then attempt to arrest client for being disorderly and client swings his arms at police and refuses to allow them to handcuff him. After several moments, client is restrained and placed under arrest. RI criminal defense lawyer Tom Thomasian gets case DISMISSED.

Client is arrested and charged with second degree sexual assault, a felony. If client is convicted, client faces up to fifteen years in prison, mandatory sex offender counseling, mandatory community notification, and a no contact order with the complaining witness. Police were dispatched for a possible sexual assault complaint. When they arrive at the complaining witness’ home, complaining witness tells police that she was staying at client’s home for the evening and, due to lack of room, she had to sleep in client’s bed. Shortly after she fell asleep, complaining witness tells police that client woke her up by rubbing her back, massaging her inner thigh and legs, as well as kissing her buttocks. According to complaining witness, client eventually stopped touching her and went to bed. RI sex crimes defense lawyer Tom Thomasian gets client an AMENDMENT to a misdemeanor so that client will not have to attend counseling, not have to register, and will be eligible to have the matter dismissed within a year.

Client gets arrested and charged with felony assault / assault with a deadly weapon, a felony. If convicted, client faces up to twenty years in prison. Police are dispatched to the complaining witness' home. When they arrive, complaining witness tells police that client yelled at her because client thought she was being too loud. When complaining witness did not lower her voice, she claimed that client came downstairs, wielding a knife, and tried to stab her. Police speak to a nearby witness who verifies complaining witness' story. RI assault defense lawyer Tom Thomasian gets client an AMENDMENT to a misdemeanor and client avoids any jail time.

Client gets arrested and charged with issuing fraudulent checks and larceny over $1,500.00, both felonies. If client is convicted, he faces a maximum of ten years in prison. Client was living with a friend. Friend tells police that client stole cash and checks from her. Friend also tells police that client stole one of her checks and cashed it for several thousand dollars. Friend seeks to collect restitution on the money she claims client stole. After a four day trial in superior court, RI criminal defense lawyer Tom Thomasian achieves a NOT GUILTY verdict on all charges and the EXPUNGEMENT motion is granted.

Client gets arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance, cocaine, a felony. If client is convicted, client faces up to three years in prison. Police claim that they are investigating street level narcotics dealing when they see client anxiously scanning the area and using a cell phone. This causes police to monitor client. A short time later, client is seen leaving the area and parking a little ways down the street in front of a house. Police follow and set up surveillance. They observe a male subject exit the home carrying a white piece of folded paper. They next see this same male head over to client’s car and unfold the piece of paper. Once the paper is unfolded, client is seen accepting what police suspect are narcotics. Once client has accepted what was in the paper, client is seen handing the male money. Client then drives away. Client is pulled over and asked to exit the vehicle. Upon exiting, police search client and find cocaine. RI drug possession lawyer Tom Thomasian gets client an AMENDMENT to a misdemeanor with no jail time.

Client gets arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance, a felony, and possession of marijuana, a misdemeanor. In Rhode Island, possession of a controlled substance is punishable by a maximum prison sentence of three years in jail and possession of marijuana is punishable by up to one year in jail. Client does not get into any further trouble with the Rhode Island criminal justice system and after waiting the statutory period of time, client becomes eligible for expungement. RI felony expungement lawyer Tom Thomasian petitions the superior court to expunge client’s record and the EXPUNGEMENT motion is granted.

Client gets arrested and charged with possession of a stolen motor vehicle, a felony. If client is convicted, client faces up to five years in prison. Client is driving on the highway when the police obtain a radar speed of 85 miles per hour in a 65 mile per hour zone. This causes police to pull the vehicle over. Police approach the driver’s side of the vehicle and request client’s license and registration. Client provides police with these documents and police return to their cruiser. Once the information is read to dispatch, police claim that the car is actively stolen out of Massachusetts. Police approach client again and place him under arrest. RI criminal defense lawyer Tom Thomasian gets client’s case DISMISSED.

Client was arrested and charged with possession of a weapon, a knife, and disorderly conduct, both misdemeanors. Client faces up to one year in jail on the knife charge and six months in jail on the disorderly conduct. Police get a call from an employee at a Starbucks. The employee tells 911 that there is a physical altercation going on inside the store and one of the subjects has a knife. The police arrive and see a subject running out of the store. Once they approach the subject, they learn that client met subject there to discuss the sale of merchandise offered on Craigslist. While the two were talking about the sale, client believed that seller was trying to sell client merchandise that had been previously stolen. Client confiscated the item and walked away from the sale toward the register. The seller then approached client and asked for the merchandise back at which time client is alleged to have pulled out and opened a knife. RI criminal defense lawyer Tom Thomasian get client’s case DISMISSED.

Client gets arrested and charged with DUI (driving under the influence) having breathalyzer readings over .15. The DUI for which client is charged is a misdemeanor offense punishable by up to one year in jail, minimum three month loss of license, minimum twenty hours of community service, and a minimum fine of $500.00. Police are on the highway and they observe client’s vehicle weaving from lane to lane almost striking other traffic. Based on this observation, police initiate a motor vehicle stop. Once police approach client’s car, they smell the odor of alcohol coming from client and client has slurred speech and bloodshot eyes. Based on these observations, police ask client to step out of the car. Police have client perform three field sobriety tests and determine that client does not pass any of them. Client is put in handcuffs and escorted back to the station where client agrees to take a breathalyzer test and the results are .203 and .213. RI DUI lawyer Tom Thomasian gets client’s breathalyzer readings thrown out and client receives an AMENDMENT which results in client's license being suspended for only thirty days instead of three months, ten hours of community service instead of twenty, and $100.00 fine instead of $500.00.

Client gets arrested and charged with DUI (driving under the influence), a misdemeanor. If client is convicted, client faces up to one year in jail, minimum three months loss of license, at least ten hours of community service, and $100.00 fine. Police respond to the scene of an accident where they allege client’s car left the road and landed on top of some farm equipment. When they get there, they approach client and began speaking to him about what happened. While they are speaking with him, police notice bloodshot and watery eyes as well as slurred speech. Based on their observations, police ask client to perform standardized field sobriety tests. After performing the tests, police determine that client failed all three. Once the tests have concluded, police arrest client and bring him back to the station to submit to a chemical test. RI DUI lawyer Tom Thomasian gets client’s case DISMISSED.

Client gets arrested and charged with DUI (driving under the influence), a misdemeanor. If client is convicted, client faces up to one year in jail, fines, mandatory loss of license, and community service. Police were dispatched to to a report of a DUI in progress. When police arrive to the area where the DUI is happening, they see client’s vehicle traveling below the speed limit and over the traffic lines. Police pull the client over and notice slurred speech and bloodshot eyes. Police ask client whether any alcohol was consumed and client told police yes. Police ask client to exit the vehicle. After police give client the standardized field sobriety tests, police tell client she has failed and is under arrest for suspicion of DUI. RI DUI lawyer Tom Thomasian gets client’s case DISMISSED.

Client gets arrested and charged with driving under the influence, a misdemeanor. If client is convicted, client faces up to one year in jail, mandatory loss of license, mandatory community service, and a mandatory fine. Police respond to the scene of a one car accident. When they arrive, they approach client who is seated in the car. Police ask client if he needs medical attention and client tells them he is fine. As they are speaking to client, police claim they can smell the odor of alcohol coming from his breath. Police ask client if he has been drinking and client tells them he had three beers. Based on their observations, police ask client to perform standardized field sobriety tests but client is unable to perform them. Based on this, police arrest client and take him back to the station to perform a breathalyzer test. Client refuses the breathalyzer. RI DUI lawyer Tom Thomasian gets client’s case DISMISSED.

Client gets arrested and charged with DUI (driving under the influence), a misdemeanor. If client is convicted, client faces up to one year in jail, mandatory suspension of license, fines and community service. Police respond to a motor vehicle accident on 95 North in Providence. When police arrive, they see that client has rear-ended another motorist. Police approach client and claim they smell the odor of alcohol. Client is also observed to have bloodshot, watery eyes and slurred speech. Police ask client to submit to field sobriety tests and client agrees. Police say that client fails all three field sobriety tests. Based on this observation, police take client to the police station to have him submit to a breathalyzer test. Client does not refuse breathalyzer and agrees to take the test. Client’s breathalyzer readings are over .15. Based on these results, client was charged with DUI over .15. Based on the charge of DUI over .15, client is facing a mandatory minimum license loss of three months, a fine of $500, and between twenty and sixty hours of community service. RI DUI lawyer Tom Thomasian, after having the breathalyzer results suppressed, gets client an AMENDMENT to charge of DUI where the blood alcohol level is unknown. Because of the AMENDMENT, client is able to keep his license, perform only ten hours of community service, and only has to pay a fine of $100.

Client gets arrested and charged with driving under the influence (DUI) with readings greater than .15, a misdemeanor. If client is convicted, client faces a loss of license between three and eighteen months, between twenty and sixty hours of community service, a $500.00 fine, and alcohol treatment. Police observe client driving and claim to see him go through a red light. Police pull client over for the motor vehicle violation. When they come upon client, they immediately notice the odor of alcohol coming from him and say that his eyes are bloodshot and watery. After speaking with client for a few moments, they say client’s speech was slurred. Based on these observations, police ask client to step from the vehicle and perform standardized field sobriety tests. After performing the tests, police tell client he has failed. They subsequently arrest client and bring him back to the police station where he takes a breathalyzer test and returns readings of .236 and .238. RI DUI lawyer Tom Thomasian gets client’s breathalyzer readings thrown out and gets client an AMENDMENT to a lesser offense.

Client gets arrested and charged with driving under the influence (DUI), a misdemeanor. Because it is a first offense, client is facing a year in jail, minimum three months loss of license, at least ten hours of community service, and a minimum fine of $100.00. Police are dispatched to the scene of an accident. When they arrive, they see client’s car stopped in the northbound lane of traffic with another vehicle in front of it. Police approach client and begin speaking to him about what happened. Once they start speaking to client, police immediately smell the odor of alcohol coming from client’s breath and slurred speech. While police were checking on the driver of the other car, they noticed client standing outside unable to maintain his balance. Once police were done speaking to the driver of the other car, they asked client to submit to field sobriety tests which he refused. Based on their observations, police arrest client and bring him back to the station to take the breathalyzer. RI DUI lawyer Tom Thomasian gets client’s case DISMISSED.

Client gets arrested and charged with driving under the influence (DUI), a misdemeanor. If client is convicted, client faces up to one year in jail, mandatory loss of license, and a mandatory fine. Police notice client driving and claim that they see client operating her vehicle at a high rate of speed. Police initiated a stop and when they came upon client, they noticed the odor of an alcoholic beverage, bloodshot and watery eyes, as well as slurred speech. When police questioned client about the odor of alcohol, client told them that she had two drinks earlier in the evening after work. Based on their observations, police asked client to perform standardized field sobriety tests. Police claim that client failed the field sobriety tests. After the tests are concluded, police arrest client for suspicion of DUI. RI DUI lawyer Tom Thomasian gets client’s case DISMISSED.

Client is arrested and charged with second offense driving under the influence (DUI), a misdemeanor. If client is convicted, client faces up to one year in jail with a minimum mandatory ten days to serve, mandatory license loss of between one and two years, mandatory fine of $400.00, and mandatory alcohol counseling. Police respond to the scene of a car accident and discover that client has rear-ended another vehicle. When officers arrive, client is standing outside of his car and appears to be unsteady on his feet. The police also noted that client had slurred speech. When asked if client had consumed any alcoholic beverages, client answered yes. Based on their observations, police ask client to do field sobriety tests. After the tests are finished, police inform client that he has failed them and that they are placing him under arrest for suspicion of DUI. RI DUI lawyer Tom Thomasian gets client an AMENDMENT to reckless driving where client is eligible for immediate license reinstatement and the case will be dismissed within a year.

Client gets arrested and charged with driving under the influence (DUI), a misdemeanor. If client is convicted, client faces up to one year in jail, minimum mandatory loss of license for three months, at least a $100.00 fine, and minimum ten hours of community service. Police claim to observe client swerving out of her lane of travel and crossing the solid white line on the road. Police further state that they see the passenger side tires hit the curb. After making these observations, police activate their overhead lights and pull client over. When police approach client, they say that client had bloodshot and watery eyes as well as the strong odor of alcohol coming from her breath. Once they make contact with client, they ask client to step out of the vehicle to perform field sobriety tests. According to police, client fails all three field sobriety tests. Because of this, police place client under arrest. RI DUI lawyer Tom Thomasian gets client’s case DISMISSED.

Client gets arrested and charged with driving under the influence (DUI), a misdemeanor. If client is convicted, client faces up to a year in jail, mandatory license loss of three months, minimum twenty hours of community service, and a mandatory fine of at least $500. Police receive a report from a concerned motorist regarding client’s erratic driving. The reporting party told police that she witnessed client’s car collide with another motorist and keep driving. Police catch up with client’s car and effectuate a motor vehicle stop. When police approach driver, they notice bloodshot watery eyes and slurred speech. Based upon further interaction with client, police ask client to perform field sobriety tests. Client fails field sobriety tests and is taken back to the police station. Once at the police station, client submits to a breathalyzer test and the police obtain readings of .147 and .157. RI DUI lawyer Tom Thomasian gets client and AMENDMENT to a reckless driving with no loss of license, community service or fine.

Client gets arrested and charged with driving under the influence (DUI), a misdemeanor. If client is convicted, client faces up to a year in jail, mandatory three month loss of driver’s license, community service, and a fine. Police notice client driving faster than the normal flow of traffic. While they are observing client, they claim to see client cross over the yellow line into the grassy area on the highway and then swerve back in to the correct lane. Based on these observations, police pull client over. When police approach client, they notice the smell of alcohol and bloodshot eyes. After speaking to client for a few minutes, they ask client to submit to field sobriety tests. Client agrees and subsequently fails all tests. Police then arrest client and transport him back to the station. RI DUI lawyer Tom Thomasian gets client’s case DISMISSED.

Client gets arrested and charged with a DUI, a misdemeanor. If client is convicted, client faces a minimum three months loss of license, ten hours of community service, and at least a $100.00 fine. Police respond to the scene of a car accident. When they arrive, they see client’s front end to be heavily damaged. Upon speaking to client, they claim that client’s breath smelled like alcohol. Further, police say that client’s speech was slurred. When police questioned client about his alcohol consumption, client confirmed he had drank alcohol earlier in the night. Based on their observations, police ask client to submit to field sobriety tests. Client refuses to take field sobriety tests and police arrest him for suspicion of DUI. RI DUI lawyer Tom Thomasian gets client’s case DISMISSED.

Client is arrested and charged with second offense driving under the influence (DUI), a misdemeanor. If client is convicted, client faces up to one year in jail with a minimum of six months in jail, a minimum mandatory fine of $1,000.00, and a mandatory loss of license for two years. Police claim they see client driving the wrong way on a one-way street so they pull client over. When police approach client, they say that they can smell the strong odor of an alcoholic beverage, bloodshot eyes, and slurred speech. Further, there is an open container of beer in the front cupholder. Based on these observations, police ask client to perform field sobriety tests which client agrees to do but fails. When client is brought back to the station, client submits to a breathalyzer and the readings were .209 and .206. RI DUI lawyer Tom Thomasian gets client an AMENDMENT to a lesser charge where client only has to serve twenty days of home confinement, loss his license for one year, and pay a fine of $400.00.

Client gets arrested and charged with failing to register as a sex offender, a felony. If client is convicted, client faces up to ten years in prison plus an additional ten years of registration. Police claim that client was registered at an address out of state. Upon investigation, police learn that client is living at an address that is different from the out of state address. During their investigation, police talk to several neighbors who all verify that client has been living at the different address. Police arrest client based on neighbors’ statements. RI sex crimes defense lawyer Tom Thomasian gets case DISMISSED.

Client gets arrested and charged with felony assault / assault with a deadly weapon, a felony. If client is convicted, client faces up to twenty years in prison. Police respond to a homeowner’s call for help. When police arrive, homeowner says client shows up to their house demanding to see their son. According to homeowner, homeowner leaves the house and approaches client who is standing in the front yard. When homeowner gets close to client, client pulls out a knife and points at homeowner telling him not to come any closer. Homeowner continues to approach client and demands client leave the property. Client threatens homeowner with knife causing homeowner to go back inside. RI assault defense lawyer Tom Thomasian gets client an AMENDMENT to a misdemeanor and client avoids any jail time.