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Rhode Island DUI Drug Defense Rhode Island law makes it illegal for an individual to operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs. If you have been charged with driving while under the influence of drugs in Rhode Island, you will need an aggressive legal advocate to protect your rights and help ensure that you do not face harsh penalties that stem from a Rhode Island DUI conviction. Attorney Matthew Marin has represented countless Rhode Island clients for a wide variety of drug offenses, including driving under the influence charges, and he knows exactly what needs to be done in your situation. If you have been charged with driving under the influence of any of the following types of illegal controlled substances, our lawyers can help you: |
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When facing criminal DUI drug charges, it is imperative that you immediately seek the assistance of a skilled Rhode Island DUI attorney so that you can to give yourself the best chance of obtaining a successful result. The more time your Rhode Island DUI Drugs Lawyer has to work on your defense, the better off you will be. Attorney Matthew Marin has experience with many different methods of researching and implementing defense strategies and his experience allows him to help you with highly effective defenses to driving under the influence drug charges.
CRIMINAL CHARGE: DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS (MARIJUANA) Rhode Island Drug Defense Lawyer Matthew Marin defends those charged with driving under the influence of drugs throughout Rhode Island, including the following cities and towns: Block Island, Bristol, Burrillville, Central Falls, Charlestown, Coventry, Cranston, Cumberland, East Greenwich, East Providence, Exeter, Foster, Glocester, Hopkinton, Jamestown, Johnston, Lincoln, Little Compton, Middletown, Narragansett, Newport, New Shoreham, North Kingstown, North Providence, North Smithfield, Pawtucket, Portsmouth, Providence, Richmond, Scituate, Smithfield, South Kingstown, Tiverton, Warren, Warwick, Westerly, West Greenwich, West Warwick, Woonsocket. If you have been arrested in Rhode Island on a DUI drug charge, call immediately for a free initial consultation and case evaluation with an experienced Rhode Island DUI Drug Lawyer. Attorney Marin is available 24/7 at (401) 228-8271.
DISCLAIMER: This site and any information contained herein are intended for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. Seek competent legal counsel for advice on any legal matter. Also, the Rhode Island Supreme Court licenses all lawyers in the general practice of law, but does not license or certify any lawyer as an expert or specialist in any field of practice.
Driving under the influence convictions can bring very harsh consequences and it will be the number one priority of your defense attorney to help maximize your chances of a positive outcome. Jail, fines, probation, suspension of driver's license and a permanent criminal record are a few of the most common penalties to this type of charge, and these can all negatively affect your life. Your Rhode Island DUI drug defense lawyer will do everything they can to assist you with your case at court in order to mitigate the negative effects on your life.
Free Case Evaluation: To discuss your Rhode Island DUI Drug charges with an experienced and aggressive Rhode Island DUI Drug Defense Lawyer, call 401-228-8271. I am available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
**Past Case Results to Not Guarantee
a Particular Result in Your Case**
POLICE REPORT: Client, a 19 year old college student, attempted to enter college campus and campus Police detected a strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. Police investigated and located a bowl and marijuana in the vehicle. The client smelled of marijuana, had bloodshot, glassy eyes and admited to the police that he smoked the marijuana twenty minutes before arriving at campus. Client was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of drugs (Marijuana).
RESULTS: NOT GUILTY AFTER TRIAL
• Up to One-Year in Jail
• 3 to 18 Month Loss of Drivers License
• $500 Fine
• 20-60 Hours of Public Community Service
• DUI School and/or Substance Abuse Treatment
• $500 Highway Assessment
Driving Under the Influence of Drugs – Second Offense (within 5 years)
• Mandatory Imprisonment of Six Months to One Year
• Mandatory Two Year Loss of License
• Mandatory Fine of Not Less than $1,000
• $500 Highway Assessment
Driving Under the Influence of Drugs – Third Offense (within 5 years)
• Mandatory Imprisonment of Three Years to Five Years
• Mandatory Three Year Loss of License
• Mandatory Fine of $1,000 to $5,000
• $500 Highway Assessment
(a) Whoever drives or otherwise operates any vehicle in the state while under the influence of any intoxicating liquor, drugs, toluene, or any controlled substance as defined in chapter 28 of title 21, or any combination of these, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor except as provided in subdivision (d)(3) and shall be punished as provided in subsection (d) of this section.
(iii) Every person convicted of a first offense whose blood alcohol concentration is fifteen hundredths of one percent (.15%) or above, or who is under the influence of a drug, toluene, or any controlled substance as defined in subdivision (b)(1) shall be subject to a fine of five hundred dollars ($500) and shall be required to perform twenty (20) to sixty (60) hours of public community restitution and/or shall be imprisoned for up to one year. The sentence may be served in any unit of the adult correctional institutions in the discretion of the sentencing judge. The person's driving license shall be suspended for a period of three (3) months to eighteen (18) months. The sentencing judge shall require attendance at a special course on driving while intoxicated or under the influence of a controlled substance and/or alcohol or drug treatment for the individual.
(ii) Every person convicted of a second violation within a five (5) year period whose blood alcohol concentration is fifteen hundredths of one percent (.15%) or above by weight as shown by a chemical analysis of a blood, breath, or urine sample or who is under the influence of a drug, toluene, or any controlled substance as defined in subdivision (b)(1) shall be subject to mandatory imprisonment of not less than six (6) months nor more than one year, a mandatory fine of not less than one thousand dollars ($1,000) and a mandatory license suspension for a period of two (2) years from the date of completion of the sentence imposed under this subsection.
(ii) Every person convicted of a third or subsequent violation within a five (5) year period whose blood alcohol concentration is fifteen hundredths of one percent (.15%) above by weight as shown by a chemical analysis of a blood, breath, or urine sample or who is under the influence of a drug, toluene or any controlled substance as defined in subdivision (b)(1) shall be subject to mandatory imprisonment of not less than three (3) years nor more than five (5) years, a mandatory fine of not less than one thousand dollars ($1,000) nor more than five thousand dollars ($5,000) and a mandatory license suspension for a period of three (3) years from the date of completion of the sentence imposed under this subsection.
