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POSSESSION OF MDMA CHARGES

If you are charged with possessing ecstasy (MDMA) in Rhode Island, you are facing a very serious felony drug charge. Rhode Island General Law Section 21-28-4.01(c)(2)(i) prohibits the simple possession of ecstasy (MDMA) and provides that upon conviction you can be sentenced to up to three (3) years in prison and fined up to $5,000. RI Ecstasy Lawyer Matthew Marin utilizes his knowledge and experience and will work aggressively and proactively to achieve the best possible results in your case. If you are accused or charged with simple possession of MDMA, contact us immediately as time is of the essence.

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RHODE ISLAND ECSTASY LAWYER
AVAILABLE 24/7 AT
401-228-8271
mm@matthewtmarin.com

At the Law Offices of Matthew T. Marin, Esquire, Inc., we have offices located in both downtown Providence and downtown Newport, Rhode Island. Our Rhode Island Ecstasy Attorneys defend individuals charged with possession of MDMA.


CAN I BEAT MY RHODE ISLAND ECSTASY POSSESSION CHARGE?

Absolutely. In most cases there are excellent defense options where we can fight for a dismissal, or get charges substantially reduced.

Do not give up or plead guilty before exploring and evaluating all of your legal defenses. There are many legitimate defenses to drug possession charges that an experienced Rhode Island Ecstasy Lawyer can identify and help you to explore. An illegal search in violation of your Fourth Amendment rights is a legitimate defense to a Rhode Island MDMA possession charge. Police commonly violate Constitutional rights when conducting searches, and do not let them get away with it. Police officers will also try to coerce incriminating statements out of suspects during the course of an arrest. The officer may try to get you to admit to that the drugs are yours, and that questioning is frequently illegal and not admissible against you in court.

To give yourself a chance to beat you’re Rhode Island Ecstasy charge, remember the following:
• Do not admit to any facts about the substance in question
• Do not speak to the prosecutor, police, court officials, or anyone about the facts of your case
• Contact an experienced RI Ecstasy Lawyer to discuss your defense options

There also may be plea agreements available that can keep your record clean, in exchange for drug treatment/counseling or community service.

Many of our clients have no criminal record and the ecstasy charge is their first encounter with law enforcement. Possession of ecstasy is a serious drug charge that can have serious consequences which are extremely destructive to an individual with no criminal record. For many people, the consequences of a cocaine offense conviction go far beyond jail time, fines and community service. A conviction can also have a lasting impact on your ability to get a job. It may prohibit you from receiving federal student loan financial aid for a minimum of one year.

CONTACT OUR RI MDMA LAWYERS
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Free Case Evaluation: To discuss your Rhode Island ecstasy charges with an experienced and aggressive RI Ecstasy Lawyer, call 401-228-8271. I am available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

RI POSSESSION OF MDMA PENALTIES - FIRST OFFENSE

Under Rhode Island Law, MDMA is classified as a Schedule I controlled substance. As you can see from the Rhode Island Statute provided below, anyone who knowningly or intentionally possesses a controlled substance, including MDMA, a Schedule I drug, is subject to the following penalties:

- may be imprisoned for not more than three (3) years;
- may be fined not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000) nor less than five hundred dollars ($500), or both
- peform no less than one hundred (100) hours of community service
- attend and complete a drug counseling and education program

RI POSSESSION OF MDMA PENALTIES - SECOND OFFENSE

Under Rhode Island Law, MDMA is classified as a Schedule I controlled substance. As you can see from the Rhode Island Statute provided below, anyone who knowingly or intentionally possesses a controlled substance, including MDMA, a Schedule I drug, after previously being convicted of first offense possession of ecstasy is subject to the following penalties:

- may be imprisoned for not more than six (6) years;
- may be fined not more than five thousand dollars ($10,000) nor less than five hundred dollars ($1,000), or both
- peform no less than one hundred (100) hours of community service
- attend and complete a drug counseling and education program

POSSESSION OF MDMA LAWS

UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT: Offenses and Penalties

§ 21-28-4.01 Prohibited acts A-Penalties. (c) It shall be unlawful for any person knowingly or intentionally to possess a controlled substance, unless the substance was obtained directly from or pursuant to a valid prescription or order of a practitioner while acting in the course of his or her professional practice, or except as otherwise authorized by this chapter.

(2) Any person who violates this subsection with respect to:
(i) A controlled substance classified in schedules I, II and III, IV, and V, except the substance classified as marijuana, is guilty of a crime and upon conviction may be imprisoned for not more than three (3) years or fined not less than five hundred dollars ($500) nor more than five thousand dollars ($5,000), or both;

(3) Additionally every person convicted or who pleads nolo contendere under paragraph (2)(i) of this subsection or convicted or who pleads nolo contendere a second or subsequent time under paragraph (2)(ii) of this subsection, who is not sentenced to a term of imprisonment to serve for the offense, shall be required to:
(i) Perform no less than one hundred (100) hours of community service;
(ii) Attend and complete a drug counseling and education program as prescribed by the director of the department of mental health, retardation and hospitals and pay the sum of four hundred dollars ($400) to help defray the costs of this program which shall be deposited as general revenues. Failure to attend may result after hearing by the court in jail sentence up to one year;
(iii) The court shall not suspend any part or all of the imposition of the fee required by this subsection, unless the court finds an inability to pay;
(iv) If the offense involves the use of any automobile to transport the substance or the substance is found within an automobile, then a person convicted or who pleads nolo contendere under paragraphs (2)(i) and (ii) of this subsection shall be subject to a loss of license for a period of six (6) months for a first offense and one year for each offense after this.

§ 21-28-4.11 Second offenses. – (A) Any person convicted of a second offense under this chapter may be imprisoned for a term up to twice the term authorized, fined an amount up to twice that authorized, or both.

(B) For purposes of this section, an offense is considered a second offense if, prior to his or her conviction of the offense, the offender has at any time been convicted under this chapter or under any statute of the United States or of any state relating to narcotic drugs, marijuana, depressant, stimulant, or hallucinogenic drugs.
CONTACT OUR RI ECSTASY LAWYERS
AVAILABLE 24/7 AT
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mm@matthewtmarin.com

RI Ecstasy Attorney Matthew Marin defends those charged with drug charges including possession of MDMA, possession with intent to deliver MDMA, distribution of MDMA, delivery of MDMA, MDMA conspiracy, and trafficking MDMA throughout Rhode Island, including the following cities and towns: Block Island, Bristol, Burrillville, Central Falls, Charlestown, Coventry, Cranston, Cumberland, East Greenwich, East Providence, Exeter, Foster, Glocester, Hopkinton, Jamestown, Johnston, Lincoln, Little Compton, Middletown, Narragansett, Newport, New Shoreham, North Kingstown, North Providence, North Smithfield, Pawtucket, Portsmouth, Providence, Richmond, Scituate, Smithfield, South Kingstown, Tiverton, Warren, Warwick, Westerly, West Greenwich, West Warwick, Woonsocket. If you have been arrested in Rhode Island for simple possession of MDMA or other drug charges, call immediately for a free initial consultation and case evaluation with an experienced Rhode Island MDMA Lawyer. RI Ecstasy Attorney Matthew Marin is available 24/7 at (401) 228-8271.

DISCLAIMER: This site and any information contained herein are intended for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. Seek competent legal counsel for advice on any legal matter. Also, the Rhode Island Supreme Court licenses all lawyers in the general practice of law, but does not license or certify any lawyer as an expert or specialist in any field of practice.


CHARGE:
(1) Possession of Cocaine
RESULT: DISMISSED 5/12

CHARGES:
(1) Possession of Oxycodone
(2) Drug Conspiracy
(3) Possession of Marijuana
(4) Driving in Poss. of Drugs
RESULTS:  DISMISSED 4/23