College Student DUI Arrest Rhode Island – What Every Parent Needs To Know There is nothing worse than being a parent and getting that phone call that your college student child has just been arrested for DUI (driving under the influence) in Rhode Island. There are twelve colleges and universities in Rhode Island, a state filled with college students, many away from home for the first time. Investing in your son or daughter’s education is something most parents save their whole lives for and getting the call of a DUI arrest and charge is a devastating blow. Having a criminal record can have a negative impact on numerous aspects of your life from applying for work to securing a place to live. While the child's college education will not be overly hampered and they will probably be allowed to graduate, they will still come out with a DUI conviction on their personal record. The focus when defending any young DUI offenders is to negotiate a promising resolution that will not have a negative impact on their lives for years to come. This can include an approach based on their history of no previous criminal records, their school grades, and their futures. This is done by digging up essential evidence which can be used to your child's benefit to secure the resolution that will limit any damage to their futures and criminal records in the long run. Often, an experienced and qualified DUI attorney will persuade the prosecution to change the pending charges. You want to choose a legal defense that has experience in the local area and in the local Federal Courts. They should know the local prosecutors and judges, so they are able to use what they know to your benefit to secure a lesser charge, which can be driving while impaired or reckless driving, both of which can be cleared off the child's record within five years. Any other criminal records have to wait a full five years before they are expunged. You want to be able to have their record expunged as soon as they have completed any penalties and punishments. In addition to this, a DUI attorney will be able to work around the fact your child needs to be able to drive to attend classes, to work at a part-time job or complete
their internship. This can provide them with a temporary license which will allow them to drive for these purposes, ensuring that their lives are not completely disrupted, and they are able to complete their studies. It is essential when choosing a DUI attorney for your child that you choose someone with experience in this field. Children are not allowed to drink until they are twenty-one years of age, yet they are driving so much earlier. They start college when they are seventeen or eighteen and being away from home and having freedom can result in kids letting loose and doing some silly things along the way. Securing the right attorney will help your child secure a better resolution based on the fact they have no previous convictions. Do your research when selecting an attorney to ensure you make the right choice to ensure your child will be out of trouble within the shortest period. You will be able to consider the expungement of their record as soon as any fines have been paid, license suspensions have been completed and any community services have been rendered. If your child has been sent for alcohol or drug treatment, then certificates to prove they have completed the treatment program will be needed to secure expungement, so they can move on with their lives with confidence.
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 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 including domestic violence cases, immigration disputes, DUI cases, robberies and so much more. To find out more, visit https://www.johngrassolaw.com/.