Few people know that they have a right not to say anything to an officer who has pulled them over on suspicion of driving under the influence. Sometimes a person knows that they don’t need to speak to the officer…
Getting charged with DUI is bad enough…don’t make it worse by making any of the serious mistakes below. From excessively high blood alcohol content (BAC) to driving drunk with children in the car, there are many aggravating factors that can…
In Rhode Island, charges for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) are very common. Officers who reasonably suspect a driver of being under the influence will pull the driver over and investigate further, in an effort to establish probable cause to…
Probable cause is the legal standard by which a police officer has the right to make an arrest, conduct a personal or property search, or obtain a warrant for arrest. While many factors contribute to a police officer’s level of…
The advantage of hiring a drunk driving attorney is that they understand the rules and the consequences of a drunk driving arrest (i.e., losing your license, paying a large fine, jail time, permanent mark on your record). An experienced DUI…
Rhode Island’s Zero Tolerance Law It is illegal in Rhode Island to purchase, and even to possess, alcohol if you are under the age of 21. And although it is illegal for anyone to drive under the influence of alcohol, individuals under age 21…
Drugged Driving Injuries Increasing The number of drugged drivers killed in car crashes is rising dramatically. The Governors Highway Safety Association found Forty-four percent of fatally injured drivers tested for drugs had positive results in 2016. That number is up…
A Hardship License is only available if you refused the breathalyzer for the first time or if it is your first or second offense DUI. It is important to know that Hardship Licenses are only to be used to drive…
Due to the serious and deadly results often resulting from alcohol related accidents, Rhode Island takes a hard stance against drunk driving. The state’s stringent laws and DUI penalties are based on age and blood alcohol content (BAC) levels. However,…
I’ve been pulled over, do I submit to a breathalyzer test? You have probably heard plenty of advice on what to do if/when you are pulled over for a DUI. Should you refuse the breathalyzer test? Should you take the…
