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We’ve all made plenty of mistakes. While most of them are relatively harmless, some can land you in jail and set your life on a whole different path. If you are arrested for a DUI, it’s important to hire a skilled attorney to help you face your charges head on. For more information, check out these additional links:
- Whenever you drink, some of the alcohol winds up in your bloodstream. Learn more about blood alcohol at WebMD.com.
- How can you get your license suspended in the state of Rhode Island? This page from DMV.org has the answer.
- Contrary to popular belief, coffee will not help you sober. Head over to AlcoholAlert.com for other drunk driving myths.
- If you want to learn more about field sobriety tests, check out this page from FieldSobrietyTests.org.
For more information, call the Law Offices of Christopher Millea at (401) 453-4000.
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Getting arrested for a DUI can definitely ruin your evening, and if you’re not careful, then it could ruin your life for a period of time. You could be facing conviction, fines, and jail time. Here’s a brief guide to life after a drunk driving arrest:
Immediately after getting arrested for a DUI, you’ll be taken down to the station and forced to take a BAC (blood alcohol content) test. If you’re above the legal limit of .08%, you’ll be booked and indicted. What follows is either a plea bargain with the prosecution or a legal battle in front of a judge or jury.
- Suspension of Your Driver’s License
After getting arrested and convicted for a DUI, your license will be suspended for anywhere from 30 days to 18 months. The length of your suspension depends on the factors surrounding your arrest, such as your BAC, prior alcohol-related offenses, whether you had a minor in the car with you, and whether you caused an accident.
In addition to the fees and jail time that come with a DUI conviction, your reputation will take a significant hit. Friends and family members may treat you differently and be less inclined to trust you. However, the person you disappoint the most after a DUI conviction may be yourself.
Long after you’ve served your sentence and paid your fine, a DUI conviction can come back to haunt you. The presence of a DUI conviction on your criminal record can make it difficult for you to find a job or a place to live. If you hire a skilled lawyer, however, then you may be able to get that DUI off of your criminal record forever.
If you’ve recently been arrested for a DUI, contact the Law Offices of Christopher Millea. Attorney Christopher Millea has vast experience with DUI cases and offers you high-quality advice and representation. Give our Rhode Island offices a call today at (401) 453-4000 to get started.
Disclaimer:
The materials available at this website are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. Use and access to this website or any of the links contained within the site do not create an attorney-client relationship. The opinions expressed at or through this site are the opinions of the individual author and may not reflect the opinions of the firm or any individual attorney.
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For as long as have been cars and alcohol, there has been drinking and driving—and those who drink and drive have constantly sought to legitimize their behavior with a slew of myths. Here are a few common drunk driving myths, debunked:
- There Are Ways to Sober Up Quickly
Thousands of people have tried coffee, food, exercise, breath mints, and numerous other novel ways to conceal the fact that they’ve been drinking. However, the only cure for drunkenness is time.
- You Can Only Get Arrested If Your BAC Is .08% or Higher
An important part of DUI/DWI law is the actual quality of your driving. Whether your BAC (blood alcohol content) is .06% or .10%, an officer will arrest you if you are driving recklessly. If the prosecution can prove that your alcohol consumption contributed to your reckless driving, you may be convicted.
- Field Sobriety Tests Are Accurate
Most people believe that an officer can tell that you’ve been drinking immediately after a field sobriety test. In fact, a study has shown that field sobriety tests are only 68% accurate. Also, most people don’t realize that field sobriety tests are completely optional.
- Honesty Is the Best Policy
Though honesty is a wonderful trait most of the time, it will not help you during a DUI stop. In fact, you should always give a vague answer when asked “have you been drinking tonight?” You are not required to answer the officer’s questions and doing so may only increase your chances of conviction.
If you have any more questions related to DUIs, contact us at Law Offices of Christopher Millea in Rhode Island. Christopher Millea can address any of your concerns and represent you if you are arrested on DUI charges. Call our practice today at (401) 453-4000 to learn more about what we can do for you.
Disclaimer:
The materials available at this website are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. Use and access to this website or any of the links contained within the site do not create an attorney-client relationship. The opinions expressed at or through this site are the opinions of the individual author and may not reflect the opinions of the firm or any individual attorney.
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For as long as they’ve existed, drugs and alcohol have been a problem, particularly among the youth. Once a drug habit develops, it can be incredibly difficult to quit.
This short video dispels a few of the myths surrounding drugs and alcohol. Using statistical evidence and the testimony of former addicts, this video directly addresses common myths like “Everybody’s doing it” and “I can stop any time I want.”
If you’ve recently been convicted of using illegal drugs in Rhode Island, contact the Law Offices of Christopher Millea. Attorney Christopher Millea is dedicated to helping you with your charges. Give us a call today at (401) 453-4000 for more information.
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