Accused Of A DUI In Rhode Island? Here Is What You Need To Know! Have you been issued with a DUI in Rhode Island? Being accused of a DUI (Driving Under the Influence) can be very serious and can negatively impact many aspects of your life. This charge can even result in job loss, especially if your work relies on your driving. Driving intoxicated in Rhode Island is a misdemeanor if you are a first time offender. If your BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) is 0.08% or more then you are considered an impaired driver. Being pulled over for suspected drunk driving can result in you being asked to carry out a roadside breathalyzer test. Refusal to take the test will result in your license being suspended, but if you do submit a test, the results will be used against you as evidence to support a conviction. The outcome of your DUI charge will be based on the evidence that surrounds your particular case. Once arrested, you need to be arraigned at the district court, this is to plead guilty or not guilty. You can ask for a jury trial, rather than a bench trial. At this point, if you refused the breathalyzer test, you will also be arraigned at the Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal, which is considered a civil matter and not a criminal charge. It's essential to hire the services of an experienced and qualified DUI lawyer to guide you through the process. The right lawyer will provide you with the legal representation that you need to protect your rights and reduce the charges brought against you. A DUI lawyer will help you when you risk license suspension. The lawyer can work to reduce fines and prison sentences, while helping reduce community service times and more. Having a lawyer on your side can reduce the charges against you, which can help to reduce the risk of your insurance rates skyrocketing as a result of a DUI conviction. There are harsh consequences when facing a DUI charge. You could face heavy fines, jail time, probation and more. If you are a first time offender, then you could be facing up to one year in jail with fines and penalties up to $500, along with your license being suspended for eighteen months. If you are charged for a second DUI offense then you could be facing up to one year in jail with fines and penalties up to $1,000 and your license could be suspended for up to
twenty-four months. You will need to have an Ignition Interlock Device installed to be able to drive again once you get your license back. Being charged for a third DUI offense comes with up to five years behind bars and up to $3,000 in fines and penalties with your license suspended for no less than twenty-four months. You will need to have an Ignition Interlock Device installation. Further, if you are stopped after several drunk driving offenses, your car may be taken away from you. The DUI could stay on your record for five years, even more, which means it will show on any background checks you might need for employment purposes. It's important to have a good DUI lawyer on your side. They should be admitted to practice in Rhode Island and the Federal and District Courts. Do your research, meet for an initial consultation and discuss your case in detail to identify which legal representation is best for you.
About Us: John R Grasso is an attorney admitted to practice in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. He is also admitted at the Federal District Courts. He is a member of the Bar of the United States Supreme Court and has an experienced support team working at his side to help focus on securing a resolution in the shortest period. John Grasso represents criminal defendants on misdemeanors and felony charges throughout the area. He handles a wide range of cases daily including domestic violence cases, immigration disputes, DUI cases, robberies and so much more. To find out more, visit https://www.johngrassolaw.com.