April 13, 2026
A police officer just handed you a summons for Operating Under the Influence. Your mind races with questions about fines, your job, and your driver's license. In Rhode Island, a DUI charge triggers two parallel cases: one in criminal court and one at the Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal. How you respond in the first few […]
April 12, 2026
A Rhode Island DUI - the statute calls it Operating Under the Influence, or OUI - kicks off two parallel cases the moment the officer hands you a summons: one in criminal court, one at the Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal. The questions below cover the laws, penalties, and deadlines you need to understand in the […]
March 25, 2026
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March 11, 2023
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December 8, 2020
[fusion_builder_container type="flex" hundred_percent="no" equal_height_columns="no" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" background_position="center center" background_repeat="no-repeat" fade="no" background_parallax="none" parallax_speed="0.3" video_aspect_ratio="16:9" video_loop="yes" video_mute="yes" border_style="solid"][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" layout="1_1" background_position="left top" border_style="solid" border_position="all" spacing="yes" background_repeat="no-repeat" margin_top="0px" margin_bottom="0px" animation_speed="0.3" animation_direction="left" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" center_content="no" last="true" hover_type="none" first="true" background_blend_mode="overlay"][fusion_text hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" sticky_display="normal,sticky" animation_direction="left" animation_speed="0.3" animation_delay="0"]Getting arrested for DUI in Rhode Island can be devastating. However, the most important thing you want to […]
November 12, 2020
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February 11, 2020
Whether you drank one drink or ten, you might find yourself pulled over at a RI DUI stop. Staying calm is difficult to do when you think you might get a DUI. Fortunately, there are a few things that may help you through the situation. These tips can help your case during a RI DUI […]
July 1, 2019
At this point, everyone is aware that drinking and driving are both very dangerous and very likely to lead to an arrest. So why do rates of drinking and driving continue to be high in all states and with all demographics? The answer is complicated, but it has a lot to do with the pressure […]
May 5, 2019
Drinking and a day on the water often go hand in hand. However, you may not know that the same rules apply to boating under the influence (BUI) as they do to driving under the influence. Rhode Island officials are going to start cracking down on boaters who decide to kick back a few drinks. […]
October 9, 2018
When you think of the top party schools in America, the usual answers are University of Arizona, Florida State University, and the University of South California just to name a few. One school that usually never makes a list is the University of Rhode Island. The University of Rhode Island had one of the highest […]
July 7, 2017
We can not help it. We all love to hear the stories of our favorite celebrities getting into trouble. One of the most familiar stories you see in the tabloids is "(insert celebrity's name here) arrested for DUI." Although some DUI stories are straight forward and not very exciting, there are just as many for […]
February 1, 2017
Have you ever wondered what the legal drinking limit in Rhode Island is for a DUI? In Rhode Island, you will be charged with a DUI or DWI if you are suspected or proven to have a Blood Alcohol Content or BAC of over .08%. You can also be arrested if you are suspected or […]
January 13, 2017
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December 5, 2016
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September 6, 2016
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July 11, 2016
RI DUI Defense Lawyer Chad F. Bank Two-thirds of the population will be in a DUI related crash. Are you one of millions who have been arrested for a DUI? It is always best to call a cab after drinking. However, we all make mistakes. Don‚Äôt let one mistake ruin your life. Contact a DUI […]
July 7, 2016
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April 12, 2016
Uber and Lyft The two largest ride-sharing companies in the United States, are once again facing legislation in the Ocean State. Uber and Lyft are both ride-sharing companies controlled through your smartphone. Ride-sharing programs do more things than many lawmakers would like you to know including more than just give people a simple ride to […]
October 21, 2015
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September 1, 2015
The State if Rhode Island has cracked down hard on distracted driving and implemented new laws and regulations to govern these issues. In early 2015, State Senator Susan Sosnowski revealed a plan that bans the use of handheld devices by drivers. Senate Bill 267 was approved on March 19th by the Senate and sent to […]
August 12, 2015
"The RI DUI Guy" has launched! Attorney Chad F. Bank is proud to announce that his new RI DUI lawyer website "The RI DUI Guy" has launched. Attorney Bank is performing so well in Rhode Island DUI Defense that he decided to dedicate an entire website to this part of his practice. When you get […]
May 4, 2015
Rhode Island DUI Penalties A Rhode Island man has been sentenced to two years in prison and two years probation after a being arrested for drunk driving four times within a 48-hour timeframe last September. John Lourenco of Cumberland, Rhode Island, went on a bit of a binger this past September starting on the 14th […]
December 1, 2014
Happy New Year New Year reflections: With several years of experience as a Rhode Island Criminal Defense attorney / RI DUI Lawyer under my belt, I've realized that reflecting on life is key to moving forward in every aspect. I have dedicated my life to serving my clients to the best of my ability and […]