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title: "Can a repeat DUI be reduced in Rhode Island?"
description: "Yes, but it is significantly harder than reducing a first-offense DUI. Rhode Island prosecutors treat repeat DUI cases as priority enforcement, particularly for cases within 5 years of the prior..."
url: https://www.chadbanklaw.com/faq-items/can-a-repeat-dui-be-reduced-in-rhode-island/
date: 2026-05-23
modified: 2026-05-23
author: "The Law Office of Chad F Bank"
type: avada_faq
lang: en
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# Can a repeat DUI be reduced in Rhode Island?

Yes, but it is significantly harder than reducing a first-offense DUI. Rhode Island prosecutors treat repeat DUI cases as priority enforcement, particularly for cases within 5 years of the prior conviction. Reduction typically requires identifying significant defects in the prosecution case (suppression of the stop, breathalyzer calibration issues, chain of custody problems) or negotiating a plea that avoids the mandatory minimum components. Reduction to reckless driving is the most valuable outcome since it eliminates most DUI-specific collateral consequences. Experienced defense counsel familiar with the local prosecutors is essential for negotiating repeat-DUI reductions.