Many people believe that police must read Miranda rights during every arrest. They think a missing Miranda warning automatically throws out their DUI case. This assumption comes from countless TV shows and movies that dramatize the criminal justice process. The...

You might assume sleeping in your car prevents a driving under the influence (DUI) charge. In Rhode Island, the answer is complicated. While state law acknowledges the difference between driving and sleeping, police can still arrest you if they believe you intended to...

Many people think DUI charges only involve alcohol, but that isn’t true. In Rhode Island, you can face a DUI charge even if you took a legally prescribed medication. The key factor is whether the drug impairs your ability to drive safely. How Rhode Island law defines...

A DUI (Driving Under the Influence) charge in can have lasting consequences. If you’re dealing with a DUI charge, you may wonder if you can remove it from your record. While Rhode Island law allows expungement of certain criminal offenses, it doesn’t always apply to a...

There are many times when people are at increased risk of driving under the influence (DUI) charges. After major events, including college sporting events and concerts, police often patrol the roads more assertively, looking for intoxicated people. Weekends, major...