Rhode Island Out-of-State DUI/DWI/OUI Lawyer
Pursuant to R.I.G.L. 31-27-2 (drunk driving statute) a suspected drunk driver may be charged with a second violation of the Rhode Island drunk driving statute if the suspected drunk driver has a previous drunk driving conviction in either Rhode Island or under the driving under the influence of liquor or drugs statute of any other state. If you have a prior driving under the influence of liquor or drugs (DUI, DWI, OUI) case from any other state and you have been charged with a driving under the influence of liquor or drugs (DUI, DWI, OUI) and/or refusal to submit to a chemical test and/or driving under the influence of liquor or drugs resulting in serious bodily injury or death in Rhode Island, allow Attorney Humphrey’s reputation, experience and skill to successfully guide you through the legal process.
If you have a Rhode Island license or a Massachusetts license and you have been charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor (OUI) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the Commonwealth must prove, beyond a reasonable doubt, three (3) separate and distinct elements as follows:
- Operation of the motor vehicle;
- Upon a public way; and
- While under the influence of intoxicating liquor.
In Massachusetts, a suspected drunk driver convicted of a first offense OUI will be subject to a fine of not less than $500.00 nor more than $5,000.00 and/or imprisonment of not more than two and one-half (2.5) years. In addition, the suspected drunk driver will be subject to a one (1) year loss of license. However, a first time offender may be deemed eligible to be sentenced under an alternative disposition pursuant to M.G.L.c.90 §24D. A section 24D plea disposition consists of the following:
- The OUI charge is continued without a finding (CWOF) for one (1) year;
- A license suspension of forty-five (45) to ninety (90) days;
- Enrollment in a driver alcohol education program;
- One (1) year probation; and
- Payment of fees and court costs.
If you have a Rhode Island license or a Massachusetts license and you have been charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor (OUI) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, allow Attorney 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.