Rhode Island Subsequent Offenses DUI Attorney

As a result of the public outcry against suspected drunk drivers with subsequent offenses for driving under the influence of liquor or drugs (DUI, DWI, OUI) and/or refusal to submit to a chemical test, the Rhode Island Department of Attorney General has been aggressively prosecuting suspected drunk drivers with subsequent offenses and the Rhode Island Judiciary has been imposing severe penalties upon subsequent offenders.

Allow Attorney Robert H. Humphrey’s reputation, experience and skill to successfully guide you through the legal process when you have been charged with a subsequent driving under the influence of liquor or drugs (DUI, DWI, OUI) and/or refusal to submit to a chemical test offense.

The penalties for a second offense DUI with a .08 to .14 BAC or an unknown BAC/controlled substance include the following:

$400.00 fine, plus court costs;
One (1) to two (2) year license suspension;
MANDATORY ten (10) days in jail (possibly up to one (1) year in jail);
Participation in alcohol and drug treatment;
Ignition interlock system on automobile (District Court Judge’s discretion);
Highway safety assessment $500.00; and
Additional assessment fees.

The penalties for a second offense DUI with a .15 or greater BAC include the following:

$1,000.00 fine, plus court costs;
Two (2) year license suspension from date of completion of the sentence imposed;
MANDATORY six (6) months in jail (possibly up to one (1) year in jail);
Participation in alcohol and drug treatment;
Highway safety assessment $500.00; and
Additional assessment fees.

The penalties for a second offense violation of the refusal to submit to a chemical test statute include the following:

Every person convicted for a second violation within a five (5) year period shall be guilty of a misdemeanor;
$600.00 to $1,000.00 fine, plus court costs;
Sixty (60) to one hundred (100) hours of community service;
Imprisonment up to six (6) months;
One (1) to two (2) year license suspension;
Participation in alcohol and drug treatment;
Highway safety assessment $500.00; and
DOH assessment fee $200.00.

The penalties for a third or subsequent offense violation of the refusal to submit to a chemical test statute include the following:

Every person convicted for a third or subsequent violation within a five (5) year period shall be guilty of a misdemeanor;
$800.00 to $1,000.00 fine, plus court costs;
One hundred (100) hours of community service;
Imprisonment up to one (1) year;
Two (2) to five (5) year license suspension;
Participation in alcohol and drug treatment;
Highway safety assessment $500.00; and
DOH assessment fee $200.00.

When you have been charged with a second or subsequent offense of driving under the influence of liquor or drugs (DUI, DWI, OUI,) and/or refusal to submit to a chemical test, allow Attorney Robert H. Humphrey’s reputation, experience and skill to successfully guide you through the legal process.

Contact Attorney Humphrey and the Law Offices of Robert H. Humphrey about your legal matter today.