Charges of driving under the influence (DUI) in Rhode Island come with numerous possible penalties. You may have to pay fines and could go to jail. The state will also likely suspend your license. The length of the suspension depends on someone's driving record. Those...

If you’re stopped by the police under suspicion of driving while impaired, it’s important for you to know that you have a right to speak with your attorney and to say nothing to the police about your case until your attorney has an opportunity to speak with you. It’s...

Some people believe that a first-time DUI isn’t really that bad. They believe that they’ll pay a fine and get their license back, moving on with their lives pretty quickly.  One thing to remember is that even a first-time DUI could result in the loss of your license...

If you’re out on parole, are on bond or have a history of violating the law, it’s important not to break any laws again. If you do, you could find yourself back under arrest and facing much more serious charges. If you're convicted, you could also face harsher...

If you swerve over the centerline, forget to turn your headlights on or drive well under the speed limit, it's possible that Rhode Island police officers will suspect that you are driving under the influence. They may pull you over and attempt to confirm whether or...

Police officers have a duty to keep the roads safe for everyone on them. One of the tasks they have to do to make this happen is stopping drivers they think are impaired. For this reason, it’s possible for police officers to stop a vehicle based on a reasonable...