Have Your Case Examined by a Rhode Island DUI Lawyer
Facing DUI charges in Rhode Island? You may have more to deal with than you realized. As a Rhode Island DUI lawyer can tell you, the penalties for DUI convictions in RI are complicated and steep. The potential penalties you face depend greatly on your blood alcohol content (BAC) at the time of your DUI arrest. That's why working with a Rhode Island DUI attorney can seriously benefit your case – with help from your DUI lawyer, you may be able to challenge some of the evidence from your arrest, including BAC evidence.
Rhode Island DUI Penalties
First DUI Conviction (.08% < BAC < .10%)
- 30 – 180 day driver's license suspension
- $100 – $300 fine
- 10 – 60 hours of community service
- Up to 1 year in jail
First DUI Conviction (.10% < BAC < .15%)
- 3 month – 1 year driver's license suspension
- $100 – $400 fine
- 10 – 60 hours of community service
- Up to 1 year in jail
First DUI Conviction (BAC > .15%)
- 3 – 18 month driver's license suspension
- $500 fine
- 20 – 60 hours of community service
- Up to 1 year in jail
Second DUI Conviction (.08% < BAC < .15%)
- 1 – 2 year driver's license suspension
- $400 fine
- 10 days – 1 year in jail
- Ignition interlock system for 1 – 2 years
- Alcohol/drug counseling
Second DUI Conviction (BAC > .15%)
- 2-year driver's license suspension
- $1,000 fine
- 6 months – 1 year in jail
- Ignition interlock system for 1 – 2 years
- Alcohol/drug counseling
Third DUI Conviction (.08% < BAC < .15%)
- 2 – 3 year driver's license suspension
- $400 fine
- 2 – 3 years in jail
- Ignition interlock system for 1 – 2 years
- Alcohol/drug counseling
Third DUI Conviction (BAC < .15%)
- 3-year driver's license suspension
- $1,000 – $5,000 fine
- 3 – 5 years in jail
- Potential for vehicle to be seized and sold by state
Can You Refuse a Breath Test?
- NO
Penalties for First Refusal
- 6 month – 1 year driver's license suspension
- $200 – $500 fine
- 10 – 60 hours of community service
Penalties for Second Refusal
- 1 – 2 year driver's license suspension
- $600 – $1,000 fine
- 60 – 100 hours of community service
- Alcohol/drug counseling
Penalties for a Third Refusal
- 2 – 5 year driver's license suspension
- $800 – $1,000 fine
- At least 100 hours of community service
- Up to 1 year in jail
Rhode Island DUI Resources
- For the full text of Rhode Island's DUI laws, visit the Rhode Island DUI Law page.
- Learn the terminology of DUI cases with our DUI Glossary.
- Stay current on DUI legislation and news by checking out our DUI articles section.
DUI Cases Aren't Hopeless – Just Ask A DUI Lawyer!
If that laundry list of potential penalties intimidated you, you're smart: DUI convictions are not to be taken lightly, and the sooner you realize the seriousness of your situation, the better your chances are of fighting your DUI charges. As your DUI attorney can tell you, even refusing to take a breath test during a Rhode Island DUI arrest can have serious consequences, so you need to know how to work the legal system to your advantage.
If you're interested in talking to a DUI lawyer about your case, learning about the legal protections available to you under Rhode Island DUI law or fighting your DUI charges in court, Total DUI is ready to help. All you have to do is call us at 1 (877) 349-1311 or fill out our free online DUI case evaluation form, and we'll put you in contact with a DUI lawyer practicing near you. Why wait any longer to get your case started? Get in touch with Total DUI today!
Note: DUI laws may have changed since our last update. For the latest information on these DUI laws, speak to a DUI lawyer in the state.