Frequently Asked Questions
In the following section, Rhode Island Drunk Driving Attorney Matthew Marin provides answers to some of the most common DUI questions typically asked by clients.
- What types of tests does a field sobriety check include?
- What is the breathalyzer machine and how does it work?
- What is bail?
- What is BAC?
- How do the different BAC tests compare to each other?
- What are field sobriety tests?
- What is a misdemeanor?
- What is a felony?
- What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?
- What are the consequences of a DUI conviction?
- What do the police look for when searching for drunk drivers?
- What do the police look for during questioning at the scene?
- If I’m stopped and the police ask me if I have been drinking, what should I say?
- What should I do if I am asked to take field sobriety tests?
- Am I required to submit to a field sobriety test?
- Should I agree to take a chemical test? What happens if I don’t?
- What are the costs associated with a DUI arrest and conviction?
- If my license is suspended for a DUI or a Chemical Test Refusal, can I get a “hardship license” to drive to work?
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- Can I be arrested for DUI even if I’m not actually driving?
- Will a DUI conviction affect my car insurance?
- I was arrested for DUI in Rhode Island. Is my license automatically suspended?
- Can I represent myself? What can a lawyer do for me?
- Are you skilled in the proper administration of Standardized Field Sobriety Tests?
- Why should I fight the ticket?
- What is the deal with .08% BAC?
- How much alcohol can someone safely drink before driving?
- What happens if the police officer did not advise me about my Miranda rights?
- What are the physical and psychological effects of .08% blood alcohol content?
- Should I take a breath or blood alcohol test?
