Being charged with a DUI (driving under the influence) can change your life, ruin your career, and keep you from moving forward after a tragic mistake. A DUI is a criminal charge, handled in District Court, which can be a misdemeanor or a felony depending on the circumstances surrounding your particular incident. Often drivers are also simultaneously faced with the civil charge of failure to submit to a preliminary breath test which is handled at the RITT (Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal). The stakes are very high and the weight of a two front fight can be crushing, don’t try to fight a DUI or a Refusal on your own, contact Nappa Law LLC today. We can advocate to keep you out of jail and we will make aggressive efforts to make sure all the technical procedure was properly followed during your arrest.
Possible DUI Sentencing
First Offense
Up to one year in prison
license suspension for up to 18 months
Fines and Costs up approximately $1000.00
Up to 60 hours of community service
Driving Training, Alcohol Treatment
Other possible penalties
Second Offense
Mandatory incarceration up to one year
License suspension up to two years
Mandatory Driver Training and Alcohol Treatment
Fines and Costs approaching $2000.00
Third Offense
Mandatory minimum incarceration of one year up to five years
License suspension up to three years
Mandatory Driver Training and Alcohol Treatment
Fines and Costs that could exceed $5000.00
What to do if you are pulled over for a DUI
Refer to the officer as Sir or Ma’am
Be polite and cooperative with law enforcement when you are asked for your license, registration, and proof of insurance;
DO NOT answer any questions that the officer may ask you;
DO NOT submit to any sobriety test
DO NOT submit to any breathalyzer test
DO NOT consent to any search of any part of your vehicle or belongings
When declining to answer questions or submitting to testing, remember to be polite. Simply tell the officer that you will not submit to any testing or answer any questions without your attorney present.
Contact Nappa Law for immediate representation with your DUI and Refusal charges.
