First Offense DUI with BAC Between .08 and .10

If you are over the age of 21 and have been issued a DUI, you may feel very frightened and uncertain where to turn for help. The legal, personal, and professional consequences of a DUI arrest or conviction are likely to be severe so it is important that you have skilled and experienced legal representation by your side throughout your case.

For a first offense with a BAC that is not deemed to be especially egregious, it may be possible to argue for lenient sentencing. Contact Rhode Island DUI defense attorney, James Powderly, at 401-662-9006 today. He is passionately committed to ensuring that each of his clients receive the vigorous defense guaranteed by the United States Constitution.

Potential Penalties for a First Offense DUI

Depending on the blood alcohol content, or BAC, that police offers claim you had at the time, different penalties apply. Possible consequences for a BAC from .08 – .10 include:

• Fines up to $300
• Driver’s license suspension for up to 6 months
• One year in jail

The penalties are likely to increase if there are aggravating factors or if you have been convicted of the same charge previously, but in any case a knowledgeable attorney may be able to help.

Contact Us

If you or a loved one has been charged with DUI for the first time, then contact Rhode Island DUI defense attorney, James Powderly, at 401-662-9006 as soon as possible. There is no time to waste and the stakes are too high to risk further delay.