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Kensley R. Barrett
Experienced Rhode Island Criminal Defense Attorney
Marin, Barrett, and Murphy Law Firm
1000 Chapel View Blvd
Suite 260
Cranston, RI 02920
Phone: 401-380-6724
Website: krbarrettlaw.com

About Kensley R. Barrett
Kensley R. Barrett is a Rhode Island Criminal Defense and DUI Lawyer practicing out of Providence, RI. He represents individuals who have been accused of a variety of different criminal charges, including: DUI/DWI’s, weapons charges, drug charges, theft, domestic violence, disorderly conduct, sex offenses, and white collar crimes. He has a vast amount of experience working to aggressively fight for his clients in the court room. Kensley has worked with numerous of his clients’ DUI’s to either reduce or completely eliminate any fees or jail time. This is due to his vast knowledge of the RI DUI laws, his experience in handling DUI cases, and his willingness to fight aggressively for his clients, no matter what. When you get a DUI, you may be facing a lot of stress and uncertainty. Kensley understands this can be one of the most confusing times in your life – your future rests in the decision of the court. It is important that you have a full understanding of what your options are, how to navigate the legal proceedings, and the steps you should take. This is why Kensley offers everyone that contacts his law office a free consultation. There are a variety of ways a defendant can win their drunk driving (DUI) case. This mainly comes down to the fact that the prosecutor must prove various different things in order to be successful. Sometimes, when it comes to DUI cases, a prosecutor does not have a sound argument. This is where a strong DUI lawyer, such as Kensley Barrett, can be beneficial to you. Kensley will look for weaknesses in the prosecutors argument and use them to obtain a positive result. This includes a reduction of the charges or even a complete dismissal. There is a myth that if you fail the breath test that you automatically lose the case. That is not always what happens. There have been many cases in which defendants have failed a breath test and still won their case. This is because often times the breath test results can be deemed unreliable based on the facts of the case. The main goal in defending a DUI (drunk driving) case in Rhode Island is to avoid a conviction. Why? There are some severe penalties that come with a DUI conviction. These penalties include: Loss of License, Fines, DUI counseling, Community Service, Criminal Record, Jail, and more. Don’t let a DUI ruin your life. Contact Attorney Barrett at Marin and Barrett, Inc. to schedule your free, confidential consultation today!- Drunk Driving Related Charges in Rhode Island
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