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Blood Alcohol Concentration

0.08

Suspension of licence for administravtive reasons after first offense?

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Can driving priviledges be restored during suspension?

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Penalties include forfeiture or ignition interlock?

yes/yes

"Open Container" laws

driver

Rhode Island Operating Under the Influence Law

In common with many other States, an OUI arrest in Rhode Island will lead to two cases being brought against the defendant, a criminal case and a Department of Motor Vehicles case. If you have been arrested for OUI in Rhode Island, you have only a limited time in order to apply for a hearing at the Department of Motor Vehicles in order to retain your driver's license. It is therefore essential that you contact a Rhode Island OUI lawyer as soon as possible.

Charges for OUI in Rhode Island can be prosecuted either on the basis of Blood Alcohol Concentration, which is currently set at a maximum of 0.08%, there are stiffer penalties for those with a BAC in excess of 0.15%, or through proving impairment through “field sobriety tests”, driving patterns or through the testing of breath, blood or urine. A skilled OUI lawyer will be able to handle each of these situations.

Conviction Punishment
First Minimum fine $100, up to 60 hours community service. Attendance at alcohol education course. If BAC exceeds 0.15% $500 fine. 20 hours compulsory community service.
Second Minimum fine $400, 10 days minimum incarceration, possible ignition interlock device fitted for up to 2 years. If BAC exceeds 0.15% $1000 fine.
Third Minimum fine $400, minimum 1 year jail term, possible ignition interlock device fitted for up to 2 years. Possible vehicle forfeiture. If BAC exceeds 0.15% $1000 fine.
Fourth Minimum fine $400, jail term of at least 1 year, possible ignition interlock device fitted for up to 2 years. Possible vehicle forfeiture. If BAC exceeds 0.15% $1000 fine.

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