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Actual Innocence Defense in Rhode Island Criminal Cases

You didn't do it. That matters. And we can prove it.

At Manosh Payette Criminal Defense Attorneys, we defend innocent people accused of serious crimes in Rhode Island. Whether you were in the wrong place at the wrong time, falsely accused, or flat-out misidentified—actual innocence is a complete defense. And it's one we know how to prove.

What Is an “Actual Innocence” Defense?

An actual innocence defense means exactly what it sounds like:

You did not commit the crime.

You weren't involved. You weren't present. You had nothing to do with it.
And you should not be in this courtroom.

Our job is to uncover the truth and present it in a way the jury can't ignore.

How We Prove You Didn't Do It

We don't just say you're innocent—we show it. Here's how:

🔍 Alibi Evidence

We gather witnesses, surveillance video, GPS data, and time stamps to prove where you were when the crime occurred.

📞 Digital Footprints

Text messages, call logs, social media posts, and app data can establish timelines and disprove the accusation.

🎥 Surveillance Video

Footage from nearby stores, homes, or traffic cameras often tells a different story than what the police report claims.

👁 Eyewitness Errors

If you were misidentified, we challenge the lineup procedures, lighting, police pressure, and memory distortions that led to the mistake.

📄 Inconsistencies and Lies

When the accuser's story doesn't match the evidence—or changes under pressure—we expose the cracks in the case.

What Kinds of Charges Can Be Defended with Actual Innocence?

We've used actual innocence defenses in cases involving:

• Murder and Attempted Murder

• Sexual Assault and Rape

• Gun and Firearm Charges

• Drug Possession and Distribution

• Robbery and Burglary

• Domestic Violence

• Child Abuse and Neglect

• White Collar Crimes and Fraud

No matter how serious the charge, if you didn't do it, we will fight to clear your name.

Why Innocent People Get Charged

You might be wondering: If I didn't do it, how did I get arrested?
Unfortunately, it happens more than people think. Here's why:

• Police tunnel vision

• False or mistaken witness statements

• Pressure to solve a case quickly

• Bad forensics or junk science

• Assumptions based on race, background, or past charges

• Flat-out lies by someone with a motive

It's not right. But it happens. And when it does, you need a defense lawyer who knows how to fight back.

What's at Stake?

An innocent person facing a felony in Rhode Island could lose:

• Their freedom

• Their reputation

• Their job and housing

• Their immigration status

• Years of their life

That's why we don't “wait and see.” We go on offense—early and aggressively.

Get a Lawyer Who Believes You—and Can Prove It.

When you hire Manosh Payette Criminal Defense Attorneys, we treat your case like it's our own name on the line.

We know how to dismantle sloppy investigations, expose weak evidence, and tell your story the way it deserves to be told. We've stood in court and looked juries in the eye to say the most powerful words in criminal law:

“My client is not guilty—he did not commit this crime.”

📞 Contact Us Today

If you've been falsely accused, do not wait to get help.

Call us at 401-854-7794 or contact us online to schedule a free, confidential consultation.

We represent clients in Providence, Kent, Washington, and Newport County—and we fight to win.