Rhode Island and Massachusetts DUI Lawyer
If you have been arrested, in Rhode Island or Massachusetts, for driving-under-the-influence (DUI) or refusing a breathalyzer test or chemical test then you may be very scared about your future with these criminal charges laying in wait for you. You may be concerned about:
- losing your divers license
- losing your job
- your ability to support your family if you lose your license and/or job
- whether you can afford the fine that may be levied
- going to jail
- the cost of auto-insurance in the future
- the ability to find a new job
If you accept the charges levied against you and do not defend yourself with an experienced DUI Attorney the consequences can be quite severe:
1st Offense
- Maximum Incarceration Time: Imprisonment for1 year.
- Maximum Fine: $500.
- Loss of License: Maximum 6 months.
- Community Service: Maximum 60 Hours.
2nd Offense within 5 years:
- Mandatory Minimum of Imprisonment of 6 months, not to exceed 1 year.
- Max. Fine: $1000.
- Loss of License 2 years from date of completion of sentence imposed.
3rd Offense within 5 years:
- Mandatory Imprisonment of not less than 3 years nor more than 5 years.
- Max Fine $5000.
- Loss of License: 4 years from date of completion of sentence imposed.
With such severe potential punishment it is imperative that in you best interest that you engage DUI Lawyer Ann Sheeley to defend your case.
Driving with blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or above is illegal.
The .08 percent limit is the metric used by all states to establish whether or not a vehicle driver is ‘drunk’ or ‘impaired. However, this limit does not apply to all drivers:
- drivers with commercial driving licenses have a blood alcohol concentration limit of 0.4
- drivers under-the-age of 21 have a blood alcohol concentration limit of 0.2
If you have been charged with DUI ( driving-under-the-influence ) in Rhode island or Massachusetts, also known as DWI ( driving-while-intoxicated) or OUI (operating-under-the-influence), you need a highly experienced DUI lawyer who:
- will protect you interests with aggressive pursuit
- has a results driven track record in the defense of DUI cases
- who is available when you need help
- who is available when you need support.
When results matter... call DUI Attorney Ann Sheeley...now!
(401) 619-5555 or (888) 774-0007
