Our office is often contacted by individuals who had prior DUI’s in their past and have received or been charged with a new DUI offense. It is important to know in Rhode Island that multiple DUI’s within a 5 year period are taken very seriously by both the court and the prosecution and that an individual can end up in jail for those offenses. If you are arrested for a second or third DUI within a 5 year period, it is imperative that you contact an attorney right away.
This informational blog post was brought to you by William J. Murphy, an experienced Providence, Rhode Island Criminal Defense Lawyer.