Our attorneys have handled thousands of criminal cases throughout the State of Rhode Island. Many of these cases resulted in dismissals, expungements, evidence being suppressed, Not Guilty verdicts and other excellent results. This is a small sample of our case results.
September 2025
The State argued that our client intentionally murdered his friend. Attorney Payette argued that the killing was an act of protection after our client was forced into an unthinkable situation. The jury saw video of the incident, and agreed that our client acted to protect a man being beaten, a ... Read On
February 2025
After a long fight to prove her client did not intend to kill anyone, Attorney Manosh secured a dismissal of murder charges. Read On
It was in the exact middle of a murder trial when State revealed that it had "new evidence" ... GPS locational data that put the Defendant right at the crime scene. Not only did they fail to disclose this evidence before trial, but it was scientific evidence that required an expert to be introdu... Read On
His life was upended when his wife accused him of rape. Read On
INS has already started deportation proceedings- is it too late? Read On
If you plead to the charges, does that mean you can't undo them with a post-conviction case? Read On
Is post-conviction relief possible when you have more than one drug conviction? Read On
Is it possible to undo a sexual assault conviction that is 20 years old? Read On
Fourth Amendment arguments about when the police can search your home after executing an arrest warrant. Read On
Comprehensive motions practice is an important part of any case. Read On
The trial justice should have given a self-defense jury instruction. Read On
A conviction for drugs is not the end of the fight. Read On
Domestic trials can reveal more than some people expect. Read On
The Middletown Police arrested RS and charged him with felony domestic assault on his girlfriend, MK. There were two witnesses to the incident, and both agreed with MK about how it happened. Worse, MK had bruises on her wrists. The police took pictures of everything on scene, including the bru... Read On
It's sometimes possible to tell your story without ever opening your mouth- a good lawyer can reveal the truth through cross-examination and argument. Read On
A lawyer that spends time learning all of the facts can do serious damage to the State's case at the first hearing. Read On
Collecting the evidence needed to present the truth, the WHOLE TRUTH, and nothing but the truth. Read On
When can the State go forward without a victim? Read On
Your rights, your freedom, and your future are at stake. Our dedicated team of career defenders at Manosh Payette Criminal Defense Attorneys is here to fight for you.
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