October 19, 2017
Hiring a lawyer for driving while drunk charges in Rhode Island is a fast decision with consequences that play out over months. The 10-day Traffic Tribunal hearing deadline starts at arrest. Arraignment in District Court follows within 30 days. Suppression motion windows close at progressively tighter intervals through pretrial. The lawyer hired in the first […]
January 25, 2017
A Rhode Island DWI attorney defends drivers charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and works to beat the charges before the penalties take hold. A conviction can mean jail time, huge fines, mandatory classes, increased insurance rates, and a likely license suspension, so speaking with an attorney right after arrest is […]
August 14, 2015
Yes, you can face DUI charges for biking under the influence in Rhode Island. The state has no separate cycling under the influence law, but bicycles are considered vehicles, so cyclists can be held subject to the DUI statutes. Quick answer: Rhode Island has no standalone biking under the influence law, but state law treats […]