A police officer just handed you a summons for Operating Under the Influence. Your mind races with questions about fines, your job, and your driver's license. In Rhode Island, a DUI charge triggers two parallel cases: one in criminal court and one at the Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal. How you Read More
A Rhode Island DUI - the statute calls it Operating Under the Influence, or OUI - kicks off two parallel cases the moment the officer hands you a summons: one in criminal court, one at the Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal. The questions below cover the laws, penalties, and deadlines you Read More
We have all seen a television show in which a police officer reads someone their Miranda Rights. The officer says that the accused has the right to an attorney. They then say Read More
Getting arrested for DUI in Rhode Island can be devastating. However, the most important thing you want to remember when you get arrested is that you want to avoid a DUI conviction, no matter what the cost. Read More
Rhode Island has some of the toughest drunk driving laws in the nation even a first-time arrest and conviction for drunk driving can lead to serious penalties including jail time license suspension and heavy fines. That Read More
Whether you drank one drink or ten, you might find yourself pulled over at a RI DUI stop. Staying calm is difficult to do when you think you might get a DUI. Fortunately, there are a few things that may help you through the situation. These tips can help your Read More
At this point, everyone is aware that drinking and driving are both very dangerous and very likely to lead to an arrest. So why do rates of drinking and driving continue to be high in all states and with all demographics?
The answer is complicated, but it has a lot to Read More
Drinking and a day on the water often go hand in hand. However, you may not know that the same rules apply to boating under the influence (BUI) as they do to driving under the influence. Rhode Island officials are going to start cracking down on boaters who decide to Read More
When you think of the top party schools in America, the usual answers are University of Arizona, Florida State University, and the University of South California just to name a few. One school that usually never makes a list is the University of Rhode Island. The University Read More
We can not help it. We all love to hear the stories of our favorite celebrities getting into trouble. One of the most familiar stories you see in the tabloids is "(insert celebrity's name here) arrested for DUI." Although some DUI stories are straight forward and not very exciting, there Read More
Have you ever wondered what the legal drinking limit in Rhode Island is for a DUI? In Rhode Island, you will be charged with a DUI or DWI if you are suspected or proven to have a Blood Alcohol Content or BAC of over .08%. You can also be arrested Read More
Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious crime in Rhode Island. If you have been arrested or worse convicted of the crime more than one time you could be facing serious penalties. These include extensive fines, license Read More
Rhode Island residents know that getting arrested for drunk driving can lead to severe penalties. These include:
Not all DUI Lawyers in Rhode Island are the same. The RI DUI Guy - Chad F Bank has the experience you can trust Read More
Have you been arrested for DUI? Was your vehicle involved in an accident? If you answered yes you need an experienced DUI accident attorney. You are facing serious charges Read More
The two largest ride-sharing companies in the United States, are once again facing legislation in the Ocean State. Uber and Lyft are both ride-sharing companies controlled through your smartphone. Ride-sharing programs do more things Read More
When you are arrested for driving under the influence in Rhode Island, you have to be very careful. Over the last few years, police have been cracking down on DUI and its associated penalties. When it comes to going to court having an RI DUI Read More
The State if Rhode Island has cracked down hard on distracted driving and implemented new laws and regulations to govern these issues. In early 2015, State Senator Susan Sosnowski revealed a plan that bans the use of handheld devices by drivers. Senate Bill 267 was approved on March 19th Read More
Attorney Chad F. Bank is proud to announce that his new RI DUI lawyer website "The RI DUI Guy" has launched.
Attorney Bank is performing so well in Rhode Island DUI Defense that he decided to dedicate an entire website to this part of Read More
A Rhode Island man has been sentenced to two years in prison and two years probation after a being arrested for drunk driving four times within a 48-hour timeframe last September.
John Lourenco of Cumberland, Rhode Island, went on a bit of a binger this past September starting Read More
New Year reflections: With several years of experience as a Rhode Island Criminal Defense attorney / RI DUI Lawyer under my belt, I've realized that reflecting on life is key to moving forward in every aspect. I have dedicated my life to serving my Read More
