Rhode Island and the Legal Limit

The legal limit, as it applies to DUI and DWI law, is the permissible limit for the alcohol content of your blood. If your blood alcohol content is found to be over this limit, you may be at risk of being charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) or Driving While Intoxicated (DWI). Being convicted of these charges can have an enormous effect on your life, possibly even jail time and probation. It’s important to be familiar with the laws limiting blood alcohol content, as it can protect you from being prosecuted for drunk driving.

If you or someone you love has been charged with DUI, an experienced, intelligent lawyer may be your best chance to beat the charges and get on with your life. Rhode Island DUI defense attorney Matthew Marin may be able to help you. Contact him today by calling 401-287-4384 for more information.

Knowing Your Limits

Under Rhode Island state law, the legal blood alcohol content limit is 0.08. It is important to understand that the number of drinks you have had may be a bad indication of your actual BAC, as tolerance and weight play a large role in determining how alcohol affects you. After two drinks, a 180-pound man would have a BAC of approximately .02, while the same number of drinks would render a 100-pound woman unable to drive legally.

In Rhode Island, if you are found to have a BAC of over 0.15, you face even stronger penalties. Minors who have a BAC of just 0.02 can be prosecuted for drunk driving.

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Not everyone charged with drunk driving is guilty. Rhode Island DUI defense lawyer Matthew Marin may be able to help you. Contact him today by calling 401-287-4384 to learn more about your legal rights and options.