Rhode Island Serious Bodily Injury/ Death DUI Attorney
Unfortunately, driving under the influence of liquor or drugs (DUI, DWI, OUI) cases often result in accidents involving serious bodily injury or death. The frequency of DUI cases resulting in serious bodily injury or death has compelled the Rhode Island Department of Attorney General to aggressively prosecute these types of cases and the Rhode Island Judiciary to impose severe penalties upon suspected drunk drivers.
The penalties for a violation of the driving under the influence of liquor or drugs resulting in serious bodily injury statute (R.I.G.L. 31-27-2.6) include the following:
First offense penalties:
- Imprisonment for not less than one (1) year nor more than ten (10) years;
- A fine of not less than $1,000.00 nor more than $5,000.00; and
- Revocation of license for a period of up to two (2) years.
Second offense penalties:
- Imprisonment for not less than two (2) years nor more than fifteen (15) years;
- A fine of not less than $3,000.00 nor more than $10,000.00;
- Alcohol or drug treatment; and
- Revocation of license for a period of up to four (4) years.
The penalties for a violation of the driving under the influence of liquor or drugs resulting in death statute (R.I.G.L. 31-27-2.2) include the following:
First offense penalties:
- Imprisonment for not less than five (5) years nor more than fifteen (15) years;
- A fine of not less than $5,000.00 nor more than $10,000.00; and
- Revocation of license for a period of up to five (5) years.
Second offense penalties:
- Imprisonment for not less than ten (10) years nor more than twenty (20) years;
- A fine of not less than $10,000.00 nor more than $20,000.00; and
- Revocation of license for a period of up to five (5) years.
When you have been charged with driving under the influence of liquor or drugs resulting in serious bodily injury or death, your future is at stake. 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.