Rhode Island DUI Laws
Rhode Island DUI Laws
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Rhode Island Drunk Driving Laws and Penalties
How DWI is defined in Rhode Island and the penalties you'll face for a first, second, and third conviction.
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Rhode Island First-Offense DWI
A first DUI in Rhode Island conviction carries both criminal and administrative penalties; however, as seen in most states, the applicable criminal penalties are often applied at the discretion of the courts. Rhode Island employs a sliding scale for punishments, with higher BAC’s at time of arrest incurring more severe mandatory minimum license suspensions and fines.
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Rhode Island Second-Offense DWI
A second-offense DWI (driving while intoxicated)—also known as “DUI” (driving under the influence)—conviction in Rhode Island generally results in jail, a fine, and driver’s license suspension. A DWI is considered a second offense in Rhode Island if the driver has one prior DWI conviction within the last five years
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Rhode Island Third-Offense DWI
A third-offense DWI (driving while intoxicated) conviction in Rhode Island is a felony. A DWI, also known as a “DUI” (driving under the influence), generally results in prison time, fines, and driver’s license suspension. This article discusses the possible outcome and controlling factors of a Rhode Island third-offense DWI.
Special DUI Cases
Special DUI Cases
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What Is a Felony DWI in Rhode Island?
Certain aggravating factors can elevate a DWI to a felony in Rhode Island, including prior convictions, minor passengers, having a suspended license, and injuries and deaths
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Rhode Island’s Implied Consent Laws and Refusing a Blood or Breath Alcohol Test
In Rhode Island, if you get pulled over for an OUI (operating under the influence) and the officer asks you to take a blood, breath, or urine test, do you have to take one? What happens if you refuse?
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Rhode Island’s Open Container Laws, Penalties, and Consequences
Read about Rhode Island's open container rules and the penalties you'll face if you get an open container ticket.
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Rhode Island Boating Under the Influence (BUI) Penalties
In Rhode Island, it’s illegal to operate or drive any watercraft while under the influences of drugs or alcohol. The penalties of being convicted of boating under the influence (BUI) primarily depend on:
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Rhode Island's Drugged Driving Laws
What is defined as "drugged driving" in Rhode Island and what are the penalties if you are convicted?
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Rhode Island’s Underage DWI Laws
Learn how the laws and penalties for an underage DWI in Rhode Island differ from that of a standard DWI.