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Have you been arrested for driving under the influence? Is someone close to you facing DUI charges? If you answered yes to either of these questions, you need to contact a drunk driving defense lawyer. Rhode Island does not take drunk driving charges lightly. A drunk driving arrest can lead to very serious consequences. You need a qualified drunk driving defense lawyer protecting your rights.

Rhode Island DUI Arrest

So you were out, had a couple drinks, now you decide to get behind the wheel of a car. Next thing you know, looking in your rear view mirror, you see blue flashing lights. At this point you are probably scared and confused. You don’t know what to expect or how a DUI arrest will impact your life. You are now in need of a drunk driving defense attorney.

In order to arrest you for a DUI, the officer needs probable cause. Maybe you slur your words, have an open container visible, or the officer smells alcohol on your breath. After determining probable cause, he will probably ask you to take a field sobriety test. Unlike a chemical test, you are not required by law to submit to a field sobriety test. However, people usually cooperate with the office. The majority of people given field tests do indeed fail them. Now you will probably be hand cuffed, put in the back of a police car and driven to the station.

At the police station you will be given a chemical test such as a breathalyzer, blood or urine test. This will determine your Blood alcohol content (BAC). If you are over the age of 21 and not operating a commercial vehicle, a BAC of .08 is needed to charge you with a DUI. If you refuse to take the chemical test, you will face penalties. Implied consent laws dictate that you consent to a chemical test just by getting behind the wheel of a car.

Drunk Driving Consequences

It is important you hire a hardworking and experienced drunk driving defense lawyer to ensure you are not punished beyond the scope of the law. These are the consequences you may be facing for a 1st offense DUI in Rhode Island:

  • Jail time up to one year
  • Fines up to $500
  • License suspension up to 1 ½ years

It is imperative that you immediately contact a Rhode Island drunk driving defense attorney. You don’t want the full extent of these consequences inflicted on you.

Call Attorney Chad F. Bank

Chad is the Rhode Island drunk driving defense attorney you want on your side. He has decades of legal defense experience, focusing his practice on Rhode Island DUI cases. It is very important to hire an attorney with extensive successful experience defending drunk driving cases. Call us today at 401-573-2265 to schedule your consultation.

Drunk Driving Defense Attorney

The RI DUI Guy - Chad F Bank

970 Main St Suite 2
West Warwick , RI02893

Phone: 401-573-2265

Frequently Asked Questions

What defenses do drunk driving lawyers use?

Common defenses: no reasonable suspicion for the stop, no probable cause to arrest, breath test calibration or operator certification issues, 20-minute observation period violations, field sobriety test scoring problems, medical conditions affecting performance, refusal advisement defects, and Miranda compliance failures.

What does a drunk driving defense lawyer cost in Rhode Island?

Rhode Island drunk driving defense fees vary by case complexity and offense level. First-offense flat fees typically range from a few thousand dollars up to mid five-figures for cases involving suppression motions or trial. The first consultation at RI DUI Guy is free.

What is a drunk driving defense lawyer?

A drunk driving defense lawyer represents people charged with driving under the influence (DUI/DWI/OUI). The work covers stop validity challenges, breath and blood test challenges, field sobriety test challenges, license consequences at the DMV, refusal cases at the Traffic Tribunal, and negotiation or trial of the criminal case.

When should I call a drunk driving defense lawyer?

Immediately - ideally within 24 to 48 hours of arrest. The 10-day refusal hearing deadline at the Traffic Tribunal is the first hard deadline. The administrative DMV suspension kicks in fast. Early counsel preserves the most defense options and prevents avoidable mistakes.

Will a drunk driving lawyer help my license suspension?

Yes. A drunk driving defense lawyer handles the administrative DMV suspension, the refusal case at the Traffic Tribunal (separate from the criminal case), hardship license petitions, and ignition interlock coordination. License consequences run alongside the criminal case and the lawyer manages both tracks.