Rhode Island DUI Lawyer

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Rhode Island DUI Defense attorney James Powderly provides aggressive and effective representation to individuals facing DUI (Driving Under the Influence) and related offenses in Rhode Island. Since entering private practice, Mr. Powderly has successfully defended approximately 500 clients against DUI and criminal offenses. Rhode Island DUI defense attorney James Powderly is a member of the National College of DUI Defense, is a certified Breath Alcohol Testing Technician and is certified in NHSTA Field Sobriety Testing.

Early intervention is critical to success in your case. You need a Rhode Island DUI attorney who is knowledgeable about Rhode Island criminal laws on matters of drunk driving (also known as DUI & DWI). Aggressively protecting client's rights and freedoms in criminal and DUI cases is what Rhode Island DUI attorney James Powderly does for a living, every day in courts across Rhode Island. He is available at anytime at (401) 662-9006 to discuss your case. Because Rhode Island DUI attorney James Powderly serves all towns in Rhode Island, you never need to worry about him not practicing in your town.

Rhode Island DUI Overview

As a result of Rhode Island's recent "crack down" on drunk driving, Rhode Island DUI laws have become some of the strictest in the nation. Without proper representation such as Rhode Island DUI attorney James Powderly, a first time DUI offender is at risk for significant penalties including a loss of license, thousands of dollars in fines, a criminal conviction, higher insurance premiums and in some cases, risk of incarceration.

Driving under the influence of alcohol, also called DUI and DWI and drunk driving, is one of the most common charges encountered in our criminal justice system. Refusing to take the chemical test following an arrest for a Rhode Island DUI carries its own criminal penalty, which can include a minimum of a six to twelve month loss of license, fines, community service, DUI educational classes, and other sanctions. Most Rhode Island DUI charges are misdemeanors; however, a third-offense DUI within 5 years is a felony. Additionally, Rhode Island DUI penalties are enhanced for DUI convictions where the blood or breath alcohol level (BAC) is .15% or higher.

Rhode Island DUI punishment includes fines, jail (or jail alternatives, if handled by a knowledgeable DUI defense lawyer like Rhode Island DUI attorney James Powderly), community service, alcohol education programs, and the possibility of an ignition interlock device being installed in each car the Rhode Island DUI offender has access to. Rhode Island DUI convictions also result in separate Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles license suspensions. The length of your suspension will depend on your blood alcohol concentration as well as the number of prior offenses, if any. The Rhode Island DUI attorney James Powderly is here to help to ensure that you get the lowest possible sentence.

Attorney Bio

A member of the "National College of DUI Lawyers", Mr. Powderly's experience and training in this highly specialized area of the law levels the playing field for his clients who are up against the vast resources of the police and prosecutor's office. In addition to completing the NCDD DUI Trial Course, Mr. Powderly has been certified in field sobriety testing and as a DOT Breath Alcohol Testing Technician. More...

Disclaimer

The listed client testimonials do not constitute a guarantee or prediction regarding the outcome of your case. Each case is unique and the facts of your case may involve different laws, penalties and defenses. The advise and content of this site is general in nature and should only be used as a starting point for your research. The laws and penalties are constantly changing and the information on this site may not reflect recent changes. If you have any questions about your case, you should contact a skilled defense lawyer as soon as possible.