Charged with DUI in Rhode Island? Do You Really Need a Lawyer?

Charged with DUI in Rhode Island? Do You Really Need a Lawyer?

Being charged with driving under the influence can be a scary time. Many people don't even realize that they are over the limit when driving home from an evening meal with friends and family. The law has become exceptionally strict when it comes to driving under the influence and you don't want to end up with your license suspended and having to rely on others to drive you around.

Anyone charged with a DUI in Rhode Island should secure the services of an experienced DUI lawyer. In Rhode Island, driving under the influence is considered a serious offense and as a result it can have a negative impact on your future and employment. If you need to drive to and from work or you need to drive to complete your daily tasks, then you know you cannot afford to lose your license. Hiring a DUI lawyer in Rhode Island is the safest option to save your license, whenever possible.

It's important that you know what the legal blood alcohol content (BAC) limit is before driving home after having an alcoholic drink or two. The legal BAC limit allowed in Rhode Island is 0.08%. If you are tested and it shows 0.08% or above, you will be considered guilty.

This is the only evidence needed by authorities to charge you with driving under the influence in this state.

When charged with a DUI offense, some things you are guaranteed are that you will be facing a fine, your insurance will increase as a result and you may lose your license, depending on your BAC and the severity of the case. This is determined on whether this is your first offense and other factors involved. Securing the services of a DUI lawyer in Rhode Island will ensure you secure a fast and fair resolution.

The good news is that when you are charged with a DUI in Rhode Island, you do not experience immediate license suspension as in forty one other states in the country. Some states suspend licenses the minute the driver is over the legal limit. In Rhode Island you keep your license until your court case. You only lose your license if decided by the court.

Repeat offenders should call for legal representation as soon as they are accused. A repeat offense is a serious offense. If there is damage to property, injury or child endangerment as a result of drunk driving, then this will result in an enhanced sentence. Endangering a child will result in mandatory penalties. Your DUI lawyer will be able to provide you more insight and assist you through your case process.

If you are innocent, then you will want to call your DUI lawyer immediately. If you are being charged and you know the reading on the test was under 0.08%, then you want legal council to ensure your constitutional rights are protected. In some instances, the officers may

believe you are over the limit, but they cannot get an accurate test result. If that happens, then ensure you have a DUI lawyer present to protect your rights while at the station. Refuse to answer any questions until your lawyer is present.

With any DUI case, you should prepare to go to court. Your DUI lawyer should prepare you so you know what to expect every step of the way. They should keep you updated on your case, submit essential documentation and meet timely deadlines.

All lawyers will tell you to secure legal representation as soon as you are accused and this is an important point to remember if you happen to be asked to do a breath test on your way home and you are over the legal BAC limit.

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 alongside him to help focus on securing a resolution in the shortest period of time. John Grasso represents criminal defendants on misdemeanors and felony charges throughout the area. He handles a wide range of cases on a daily basis from domestic violence cases to immigration disputes and DUI cases to robbery and so much more. To find out more, visit http://www.johngrassolaw.com.