What are the consequences of a DUI or DWI in Rhode Island?

What are the consequences of a DUI or DWI in Rhode Island?

Rhode Island DUI penalties differ based on the perpetrator’s age and Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC).

RI First time DUI offenders with a BAC between 0.08 percent and 0.10 percent face:

• Fines ($100 – $300)
• License suspension (up to six months)
• Jail (up to one year)
• Community service (between 10 and 6 hours)

If you face second or subsequent charges, there are harsher penalties to face, such as:

• Felony charges
• Steeper fines
• Increased jail time

The penalties for a RI DWI resulting in death are as follows:

• Jail sentence between five and 15 years
• Fines between five and $10,000 dollars
• License revocation up to five years
• Enrollment in an alcohol treatment program