Sometimes. If one of the two prior convictions can be challenged on procedural grounds (uncounseled plea, missing certified records, identity issues, or out-of-state statute mismatch), the felony enhancement can drop. The case then becomes a misdemeanor 2nd offense with different penalties.
Can a Rhode Island felony DUI be reduced to a misdemeanor?The RI DUI Guy - Chad F Bank2026-05-23T02:26:22-04:00