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title: "What defenses work in Newport DUI cases?"
description: "Defenses include challenging Thames Street bar district pretextual stops, attacking the Newport PD Intoxilyzer calibration and observation period, scrutinizing field tests on uneven cobblestone or..."
url: https://riduiguy.com/faq-items/what-defenses-work-in-newport-dui-cases/
date: 2026-05-23
modified: 2026-05-23
author: "The RI DUI Guy"
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# What defenses work in Newport DUI cases?

Defenses include challenging Thames Street bar district pretextual stops, attacking the Newport PD Intoxilyzer calibration and observation period, scrutinizing field tests on uneven cobblestone or sloped pavement, summer saturation patrol procedural shortcuts, refusal advisement comprehension for tourists, and Miranda violations during questioning.

What defenses work in Newport DUI cases?(https://riduiguy.com/author/riduiguy/)2026-05-23T02:36:52-04:00