Rhode Island Drunk Driving Defense Attorneys
- Central Falls
- Perkins, Susan:
When it comes to criminal law cases, an experienced and effective criminal defense attorney can mean the difference between a prison sentence and reduced or dismissed charges. Even in less serious cases, a good criminal defense attorney can have a serious impact on the outcome of the case by ensuring that the rights of the accused are protected throughout the legal process.
- Mesiti, Benjamin:
Don't let a conviction for drunk driving or other traffic violation ruin your future.
From losing your driver's license, fines, jail time, increased insurance rates and a criminal record, ... you have a lot at stake.
If you have been charged with a DWI, DUI or OUI, we will help you protect your driver's license and give you the information you need to make smart decisions regarding your future. A drunk driving charge is serious: You can lose your driver's license, face fines in the thousands of dollars and be sentenced for days, up to years, in jail or prison. Moreover, having a criminal record can affect your ability to keep or get a job for years to come. Especially where you have prior offenses, you have much more to lose.
- Alves Law:
Alcohol driving related offenses can have a large impact both in the
short and long term. People obtain information from various sources and
most times those sources are not attorneys. If you have been charged
with such a crime or violation, an attorney can provide very valuable
advice regarding how these charges will impact your life.
In Rhode Island, first offense breathalizer refusals are civil in nature
and handled at the Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal. A second offense is
considered a crime and tried by the Rhode Island criminal courts.
Driving under the Influence (DUI) is always a criminal offense. Both of
these charges have many penalties, which you should discuss with an
attorney before going to court.
- Cranston
- East Providence
- Johnston
- Pitts & Burns:
handles all types of criminal cases, including minor infractions,
misdemeanors and the most serious felony indictments, such as, drunk
driving, drug possession, narcotics sales, theft and grand larceny,
white-collar fraud, embezzlement, sex offenses, arson, and conspiracy.
- Middleton
- Casale, Joseph:
* Juvenile crimes such as underage drinking, DUI or drug charges
* Drunk driving (DUI and DWI)
* Drug crimes, including possession and manufacturing of marijuana, cocaine and prescription drugs.
* Domestic abuse
* Property crimes such as burglary, robbery, larceny, theft and shoplifting
* Sexual assault
* White collar crimes like embezzlement and fraud
* Parole violations
* Traffic tickets such as speeding and reckless driving
- Newport
- Pawtucket
- Azzinaro, Manni-Paquette :
* Larceny
* Burglary
* Forgery and fraud
* Drunk driving / DUI
* Assault & Battery - domestic violence
* Driving offenses - speeding, reckless driving
* Drug Charges - marijuana possession, cocaine possession, prescription drugs
- Providence
- Tiverton
- Humphrey, Robert:
Drunk Driving/Refusal
As the public, the press, and legislatures around the country continue to strive for more stringent drunk driving laws, police departments throughout the State of Rhode Island are diligently apprehending suspected drunk drivers. The penalties for drunk driving and refusal to submit to a chemical test have dramatically increased over the years. The drunk driving statute has been amended to decrease the legal limit for a driverÕs blood alcohol content (ÒBACÓ) to .08 and more recently the refusal statute has been amended to increase the license suspension period and to impose criminal sanctions for second and subsequent offenses.
When you have been charged with Drunk Driving (DWI/DUI/OUI) and/or Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test your license and your liberty are in jeopardy.
The penalties for a second offense DUI with a .08 to .14 BAC or an unknown BAC/controlled substance include the following:
* $400.00 fine, plus court costs;
* One (1) to two (2) year license suspension;
* MANDATORY ten (10) days in jail (possibly up to one (1) year in jail);
* Participation in alcohol and drug treatment;
* Ignition interlock system on automobile (District Court JudgeÕs discretion);
* Highway safety assessment $500.00; and
* Additional assessment fees.
The penalties for a second offense DUI with a .15 or greater BAC include the following:
* $1,000.00 fine, plus court costs;
* Two (2) year license suspension from date of completion of the sentence imposed;
* MANDATORY six (6) months in jail (possibly up to one (1) year in jail);
* Participation in alcohol and drug treatment;
* Highway safety assessment $500.00; and
* Additional assessment fees.
The penalties for a second offense violation of the refusal to submit to a chemical test statute include the following:
* Every person convicted for a second violation within a five (5) year period shall be guilty of a misdemeanor;
* $600.00 to $1,000.00 fine, plus court costs;
* Sixty (60) to one hundred (100) hours of community service;
* Imprisonment up to six (6) months;
* One (1) to two (2) year license suspension;
* Participation in alcohol and drug treatment;
* Highway safety assessment $500.00; and
* DOH assessment fee $200.00.
The penalties for a third or subsequent offense violation of the refusal to submit to a chemical test statute include the following:
* Every person convicted for a third or subsequent violation within a five (5) year period shall be guilty of a misdemeanor;
* $800.00 to $1,000.00 fine, plus court costs;
* One hundred (100) hours of community service;
* Imprisonment up to one (1) year;
* Two (2) to five (5) year license suspension;
* Participation in alcohol and drug treatment;
* Highway safety assessment $500.00; and
* DOH assessment fee $200.00.
- Warren
- Goncalves Law Office:
Criminal Defense. Whether you are facing misdemeanor charges like a speeding ticket or DUI or felony charges for assault, you deserve to have your rights protected. Do not try to talk to the judge or prosecutor by yourself. Hire a criminal defense lawyer who knows how to navigate the criminal justice system and can fight for you.
Drunk Driving (DUIs)
DUI charges can get complicated, particularly when combined with other offenses or a previous record. In Rhode Island, drunk driving is a serious crime. It can result in both immediate penalties and long-term consequences. You could lose your driver's license, be sent to prison, and because it is a criminal offense, even lose your job.
- Warwick
- Westerly
- Marc Page:
You should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation.
- Woonsocket
- Richard Kyte:
You should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation.
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