Blog Posts in October, 2016

5 Tips to Avoid DUI on Halloween

Tips to Avoid a DUI on Halloween It’s almost Halloween weekend! Which means barhopping vampires, zombies and werewolves will be out in full force. Whether you plan on barhopping or hitting up a few house parties, know that police departments across Rhode Island will be patrolling the streets for irresponsible partygoers choosing to drink and drive. If you plan on heading out decked in your ...

Can I Get Arrested for Biking Under the Influence?

There is more than one way to be convicted of a DUI . There is even a way you can be convicted without being behind the wheel of a car or truck. Rhode Island law has a statute written for all modes of transport to be considered as vehicles, which makes it illegal to operate a bike while under the influence of alcohol or any other type of controlled substance. If a bicyclist is operating their bike ...

Taking Care of Your Child after a DUI Arrest

Driving under the influence can be a negligent and dangerous act, that can result in thousands of deaths and countless injuries annually. However, those who are arrested and charged with a DUI are people as well – individuals with families, jobs, and lives. How does getting arrested for a DUI affect how you take care of your children? The following are the possible family situations you may face ...

Ignition Interlock Devices Prevent DUI Fatalities

DUI accidents cause thousands of deaths in the United States every year. In order to prevent these fatalities from occurring at a frequent rate, many states throughout the nation are making it mandatory for individuals convicted of a DUI to have ignition interlock devices (IID) installed in their vehicles, even if it is their first offense. According to a study conducted by the University of ...