Felony and Misdemeanor Criminal Defense in Rhode Island
At the law firm of Revens, Revens & St. Pierre in Warwick, our criminal defense attorneys advise clients facing a wide range of misdemeanor or felony charges ranging from DUI to assault or fraud offenses. Whenever possible, we resolve criminal cases prior to trial on terms that not only minimize your immediate exposure to punishment but that also protect your future interests.
Whenever necessary, however, we can present your defense in court. For additional information and specific advice, contact our office as soon as you can while your options remain open.
Most criminal cases are resolved prior to trial. Our job as defense lawyers is to help you get the most out of the legal presumption of your innocence by carefully evaluating the charges and evidence against you, finding ways to keep damaging facts out of evidence, and presenting your situation in the most favorable light possible if a conviction by guilty plea proves unavoidable.
We represent clients from all over Rhode Island in situations such as the following:
- Assault and weapons offenses, including domestic violence cases
- Property crimes ranging from shoplifting to auto theft or burglary
- White collar crimes such as embezzlement, employee theft, or fraud
- Drug cases ranging from simple possession of marijuana to possession with intent to distribute cocaine, heroin or other illegal drugs
- Probation violations
- Drunk driving cases ranging from first-time DUI to felony DUI involving injury accidents
Early consultation usually enhances our ability to develop and present an effective defense on your behalf. We try to reach witnesses before they're locked into their stories, arresting and investigating officers before they've been coached by the prosecution, and even alleged victims to get a first-hand view of the seriousness of the offense charged.
In many cases, we're able to resolve the charges against you in ways that preserve your opportunity for expungement and sealing of the criminal records, so that the case won't have continuing effects on your future educational or employment prospects.
For additional information about our approach to criminal defense in Rhode Island, contact an experienced trial attorney at Revens, Revens & St. Pierre in Warwick.
