A DUI charge in Rhode Island or anywhere is no laughing matter. Penalties are stiff. It can mean driving suspension and the annoyance of attending safe driving classes. Driving restrictions placed on offenders can be life-changing. You need your car for work, to drive the kids around to school and activities. When the costs of driving under the influence (DUI) are added up, it is worth fighting the charges, if only to reduce their severity and the draconian penalties that go along with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The cost of a drunk driving charge is easily underestimated. People often think about the fine itself. They forget about related costs, the most significant of which is a big hike in insurance premiums. They may also not be aware that time behind bars in severe cases is a possibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What Attorneys Do<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The most important things a DUI attorney<\/a> does include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Drunk Driving Defenses<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n What defense will your lawyer use? Depending on the charges, a good attorney will employ whatever it takes to win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Charges that procedures by law enforcement violated your rights may be caused for exoneration as they are in any criminal defense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cost of a DUI Charge in Rhode Island<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In round figures, a lost DUI case costs around $8800, broken down as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n With the aid of a good attorney, you can see how the setting aside of charges eliminates many of the fee requirements; they will always argue, at minimum, for a reduction in penalties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Penalties in Rhode Island for a First DUI Conviction<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The consequences of a conviction for first offense DUI in Rhode Island can be extremely severe. They include a mandatory license suspension, community service, and hefty fines, as well as a possible jail sentence of up to one year. Fighting the charge on your own can be extremely difficult, if not impossible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Calvino Law Associates Promise<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019ve been charged with a DUI, the first thing to do is call an attorney. The legal team at Calvino Law Associates<\/a> has a stellar win record in DUI cases. It is not advisable to try to fight a DUI alone. More than likely, you will lose and spend the next year or two recouping your losses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Our experienced legal staff of experts is here for you. Call us at (401) 205-3733<\/a> or use our online contact form<\/a>. We serve Providence, North Kingstown, and the surrounding areas in Rhode Island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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