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An OUI charge is a serious matter. Whether it’s your first offense or your third offense, you need information and help and you need them fast. Here is your one-stop source for Rhode Island OUI lawyers, Rhode Island OUI laws, and what a Rhode Island OUI attorney can do for you.

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Rhode Island OUI Convictions:

First Offense: 

Jail:  Up to 1 year in jail OR 10 to 60 hours of community service.

Fine:   Range from $100 to $1,000.

License Revocation:  Range from 30 days to 18 months.

 

Second Offense: 

Jail:  10 days in jail, up to 1 year.

Fine:  Range from $400 to $1,500.

License Revocation:  1 to 2 years.  After revocation, ignition interlock device must be installed for 1 to 2 years.

 

Third Offense: 

Jail:  1 to 5 years in jail.  Classified as a felony.

Fine:  Range from $400 to $5,500.

License Revocation:  2 to 3 years.  After revocation, an ignition interlock device must be installed for 2 years.

Rhode Island BAC Per Se: 0.08%

High BAC: 0.15%

BAC Zero Tolerance: 0.02%

Commercial Driver BAC While Operating a Commercial Vehicle:  0.04%

Rhode Island Implied Consent Law/Test Refusal Consequences: Yes. Refusal to take an alcohol test can result in license suspension, fines, community service, educational courses or other punitive measures.

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Jeffrey Johnson is a legal writer with a focus on personal injury. He has worked on personal injury and sovereign immunity litigation in addition to experience in family, estate, and criminal law. He earned a J.D. from the University of Baltimore and has worked in legal offices and non-profits in Maryland, Texas, and North Carolina. He has also earned an MFA in screenwriting from Chapman Univer...

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Mary Martin has been a legal writer and editor for over 20 years, responsible for ensuring that content is straightforward, correct, and helpful for the consumer. In addition, she worked on writing monthly newsletter columns for media, lawyers, and consumers. Ms. Martin also has experience with internal staff and HR operations. Mary was employed for almost 30 years by the nationwide legal publi...

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