Rhode Island DUI Lawyer

Frequently Asked Questions

In the following section, Rhode Island Drunk Driving Attorney James Powderly provides answers to some of the most common DUI questions typically asked by clients.

• What types of tests does a field sobriety check include?
• What is the breathalyzer machine and how does it work?
• What is bail?
• What is BAC?
• How do the different BAC tests compare to each other?
• What are field sobriety tests?
• What is a misdemeanor?
• What is a felony?
• What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?
• What are the consequences of a DUI conviction?
• What do the police look for when searching for drunk drivers?
• What do the police look for during questioning at the scene?
• If I'm stopped and the police ask me if I have been drinking, what should I say?
• What should I do if I am asked to take field sobriety tests?
• Am I required to submit to a field sobriety test?
• Should I agree to take a chemical test? What happens if I don't?
• What are the costs associated with a DUI arrest and conviction?
• If my license is suspended for a DUI or a Chemical Test Refusal, can I get a “hardship license” to drive to work?
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• Can I be arrested for DUI even if I’m not actually driving?
• Will a DUI conviction affect my car insurance?
• I was arrested for DUI in Rhode Island. Is my license automatically suspended?
• Can I represent myself? What can a lawyer do for me?
• Are you skilled in the proper administration of Standardized Field Sobriety Tests?
• Why should I fight the ticket?
• What is the deal with .08% BAC?
• How much alcohol can someone safely drink before driving?
• What happens if the police officer did not advise me about my Miranda rights?
• What are the physical and psychological effects of .08% blood alcohol content?
• Should I take a breath or blood alcohol test?