Serious Consequences Of DUI In Rhode Island Driving under the influence has serious consequences in most states in the United States, including Rhode Island. Fatalities, serious injuries and more can result from a DUI motor vehicle accident; this is why Rhode Island takes such a hard stand against any drunk driving case. Rhode Island has laws based on the age and blood alcohol content (BAC) level. DUI charges can be issued to any drivers eighteen years of age or older with a blood alcohol content of 0.08% or more. Rhode Island isn't tolerant of drunk drivers who are under twenty-one with a blood alcohol content of 0.02% or higher.
It's essential to have an experienced and qualified DUI lawyer behind you. This will put you in a better position to reduce the risk of harsh penalties and mitigate the risk of losing your driver’s license as a result. Rhode Island has very complex DUI penalties, which are important to bear in mind before getting behind the wheel after drinking. Many people don't even realize when they have gone over the limit. Two glasses of wine with a meal at a restaurant can push some people over the legal limit, while others will be fine. Your body and your genetic makeup play a role in how fast your body metabolizes the alcohol. This means the limit for one person can differ from the next. The focus is to not exceed 0.08% BAC if you are twenty-one or older in Rhode Island. If you are being charged with your first DUI and your BAC is between 0.08% and 0.10%, then you will have a criminal DUI conviction on your record with a fine of up to $300 plus court costs and assessments. It's possible your driver’s license can be suspended for up to six months. You may also be required to complete up to sixty hours of community service and DUI school or alcohol counseling classes. If you are charged with a first offense DUI in Rhode Island but your BAC is between 0.10% and 0.15%, then you will have a criminal DUI conviction on your record with a fine
of up to $500 plus court costs and assessments, which could increase the total cost to $1,000. Your license can be suspended for up to six months with sixty hours of community service and alcohol counseling classes or DUI school. In the event you refuse the breathalyzer test in Rhode Island, don't be fooled, you can still be charged. If charged with a first time DUI charge in Rhode Island with an unknown BAC, you could find yourself with a DUI conviction and a fine of up to $500 plus additional charges. In addition to this, even when refusing to provide a breathalyzer, you can lose your license for up to six months and be awarded up to sixty hours of community service with the requirement to attend alcohol counseling or DUI school. Second offense DUI charges are harsher. If you are a second time offender within five years of your first DUI and your BAC is between 0.08% and 0.15%, then you will find a criminal DUI conviction on your record, a mandatory ten days jail sentence, a one year probation, a fine of $400, the possibility of a license suspension for up to two years, along with alcohol or drug counseling. It's also possible you will have an ignition interlock system installed for up to two years.
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.