North Kingstown DUI Lawyer

North Kingstown DUI Lawyer Chad F Bank

One of North Kingstown’s most common arrests is DUI. If you were arrested for a DUI, you need a skilled North Kingstown DUI lawyer. Attorney Chad F. Bank has over ten years of experience defending Rhode Islanders charged with DUI.

North Kingstown DUI Arrests

According to Rhode Island state law, you do not have to be drunk to get a DUI. To be convicted of a DUI the law says you must satisfy one of two requirements:

Drinking has influenced your ability to drive
Your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is over the legal limit:

.08 or higher in most cases
.02 or higher if you are under 21
.04 or higher if you are a commercial driver

Once arrested for DUI, it is important to consult with a North Kingstown DUI lawyer immediately. Attorney Chad F. Bank is available 24/7 for free consultations because you do not want to talk to the police alone. To ensure you do not further incriminate yourself, you need an experienced North Kingstown DUI lawyer protecting your rights.

DUI Penalization

Those convicted of DUI face life-altering consequences. Legal penalizations depend on your BAC and your number of previous convictions.

Possible sentencing includes:

Jail Time
License Suspension
Fines & Fees
Community Service
Safe Driving School
Additional DMV Penaltiesv

In addition to the above punishments you also face societal punishment. The DUI conviction will go on your record, and anyone who runs a background check will be able to see the conviction. Having a record can keep you from getting jobs and being accepted into new residences. It can also smear your reputation.

The good news is you do not have to go through this alone. North Kingstown DUI lawyer Chad F. Bank is very familiar with DUI defense. He will thoroughly examine your case to identify your best course of action.

Free Consultation

North Kingstown DUI lawyer Chad F. Bank is available 24/7 for free consultations. Contacting an experienced attorney is crucial to your case and time is of the essence. Call 401-573-2265 so Chad can defend your rights.

North Kingstown DUI Attorney

The RI DUI Guy - Chad F Bank

970 Main St Suite 2
West Warwick , RI02893

Phone: 401-573-2265

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a North Kingstown DUI be reduced?

Yes. Reductions to reckless driving are common for first-offense North Kingstown DUI cases when the evidence has defense angles. The reduction avoids the longer license suspension and ignition interlock that come with a DUI conviction.

What about Quonset Point and military DUI in North Kingstown?

Quonset Point hosts a Naval Construction Battalion Center and contractor facilities. Active duty military and DoD contractors face command discipline and security clearance review in addition to the Rhode Island criminal case. Cases involving military personnel require parallel-track defense from day one.

What defenses work in North Kingstown DUI cases?

Defenses include challenging Post Road and Tower Hill Road pretextual stops, attacking the North Kingstown PD Intoxilyzer calibration and observation period, scrutinizing field test conditions, military jurisdictional questions, and Miranda violations during questioning.

Where do North Kingstown DUI arrests happen most often?

Post Road (Route 1), Tower Hill Road, the Quonset Point area, Wickford village, Frenchtown Road, the Jamestown Verrazzano Bridge approach, and the Davisville Naval Construction Battalion Center area are the most common arrest locations.

Where do North Kingstown DUI cases get heard?

North Kingstown DUI cases are heard at the 4th Division District Court at the McGrath Judicial Complex, 4800 Tower Hill Road, Wakefield. The 4th Division covers all Washington County DUI cases.