A second-offense Rhode Island DUI within 10 years, with a BAC under 0.15 or unknown, carries 10 days to 1 year in jail, a $400 fine, a license suspension of 1 to 2 years, an ignition interlock requirement, and required alcohol or drug treatment. The 10-day mandatory minimum cannot be suspended by the judge. At a BAC of 0.15 or higher, the penalties rise to 6 months to 1 year of mandatory jail, a fine of at least $1,000, and a 2-year license suspension. A second DUI is a misdemeanor in Rhode Island; it becomes a felony only if a child under 13 was in the car. Every conviction also adds a $500 highway assessment.
