Arrested for Breathalyzer Refusal, Now What?
I was arrested for a Rhode Island Breathalyzer Refusal, what will happen at my first court date? You will have a preliminary hearing before a Judge or Magistrate of the Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal. At that hearing the Judge will review the documentation submitted by the arresting police department to make a determination to preliminary […]
DUI Rights
DUI’s and Refusal’s are generally prosecuted based upon breathalyzer, blood or urine tests and observations made by witnesses and police officers. If the State seeks to use the Breathalyzer results they must meet the following requirement: (1) that you consented to the taking of the test, (2) a copy of the test results was mailed, […]
Criminal and Non-Criminal Actions May Impact Nursing License
Will a Criminal Conviction Impact Your Nursing License? The impacts of a criminal conviction will reach outside of the courtroom and may affect your Nursing License. Nurses, like other professionals, are governed by a state board. In Rhode Island, The Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education (“The Board”) is responsible for enforcing rules and […]
Rhode Island Hardship License
How will I get to work if my license gets suspended for a Rhode Island DUI or Breathalyzer Refusal? You can petition the court for a hardship license after the initial preliminary suspension and after any conviction. To be eligible for this benefit you need to have an ignition interlock installed in your motor vehicle. […]
Alcohol Related License Reinstatement Fees
Rhode Island DUI Fees and Costs All reinstatements of driving privileges are conducted at the Adjudication Office of the Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles. When a motorist satisfies all court-ordered suspension requirements, as well as any Division of Motor Vehicle suspension requirements, the motorist may reinstate his/her driving privilege. The fees for such services […]
RI DUI – Ordered to Complete Community Service, Now What?
What are the requirements to complete my community service? Your community service must be completed in person, not online, and at a non-profit organization. If you were ordered to complete the Alcohol Education program, your public community service requirement must be completed within four (4) months from conviction date. If you were ordered to complete an […]
RI DUI- Ordered to Complete Alcohol Counseling, Now What?
What to Know About Rhode Island DUI and Refusal Alcohol Treatment Programs If you were ordered to complete alcohol counseling as part of your sentence then you need to complete a program through an approved provider. You have 6 months from your date of conviction to complete this. You must provide the DMV with both […]
DWI – DUI’s Penalties for Drivers Aged 18-21
Arrested for a DUI and you are between the ages of 18 and 21 BUT the Breathtest Results are Under .08%. What penalties can you face? A person under the age of 21 but at least eighteen 18 years of age who takes a breathalyzer test, shall be determined to have been driving while impaired […]
Criminal Offenses Resulting in Revocation of Drivers License
What Criminal Offenses Will Cause Me To Lose My Drivers License? Your license will be immediately revoked upon receipt by the division of motor vehicles of a record of the operator’s final conviction for any of the following offenses and the term of revocation shall be for the periods enumerated: Manslaughter resulting from the operation […]
Rhode Island Lemon Laws
Lemon Laws in Rhode Island- Know Your Rights The Rhode Island General Assembly has passed laws which force car dealers to provide an adequate warranty of liability for vehicles sold. You may know of this requirement by a different name “Lemon Law.” If you buy or lease a new car from a dealer, and it […]
