Rhode Island DUI Lawyer

A new bill was recently introduced into the Rhode Island General Assembly in order to prevent people under the age of 21 from entering nightclubs that serve alcohol.

The democratic representative backing this bill has stated that allowing minors to drink in these clubs has caused an increase in violence.

Recently, an incident broke out at a Providence club that involved 50 people and left five people injured.  At the time of the incident, there was underage drinking taking place.

If you or a loved one has been charged with an underage alcohol offense, contact the Rhode Island DUI attorney James Powderly by calling 401-662-9006 today.

Matthew Fox, star of popular television show ‘Lost,’ was arrested in Oregon for suspicion of drunk driving last week.

According to police officials, Fox was spotted having trouble remaining in the same lane of traffic and failing to use his blinker.

Once pulled over, police stated that he showed signs of impairment and he was booked into the county jail. No further details on the case have been released, but Fox is expected to be back in court on in mid-June.

If you have been charged with a DWI or DUI, this is a difficult and stressful time for you. This is why it is important to have experienced legal representation on your side that can help you through the process step-by-step. Contact the Rhode Island drunk driving defense lawyer James Powderly by calling 401-662-9006 today.

The nephew of  the former Attorney General for Rhode Island Patrick  Lynch, has been sentenced in regards to a drunk driving accident that occurred last October.

According to police officials, the 25-year-old man was rear-ended by a Pawtucket police officer for allegedly recklessly swerving in front of the officer and causing the accident.

He was originally charged with a DUI and reckless driving, but the criminal charges were later dropped and he was taken to court for civil charges after refusing a chemical test as well as committing a traffic violation. He has been sentenced to an eight month license suspension as well as a $375 fine, DUI class and 40 hours of community service.

If you or a loved one has been the victim of drunk driving, you need representation on your side that will help you through this process step by step. Contact the Rhode Island DUI defense lawyer James Powderly by calling 401-662-9006.

An East Providence woman has been sentenced to a year in jail after pleading guilty to a DUI charge in February that stemmed from an accident that left a 14-year-old girl injured.

According to court documents, the woman will spend a year in prison as well as four years in home confinement following her release. The 50-year-old woman’s blood alcohol level was nearly double the legal limit after the accident that injured a 14-year-old teenager.

The teen suffered brain damage as well as multiple broken bones. The driver must also go to a substance abuse class, pay restitution to the teen’s family and her license will be suspended for two years.

A Rhode Island doctor, who has practiced medicine for nearly 23 years, has now given up her medical license after being arrested for drug and alcohol charges.

The arrest occurred on February 18 when the doctor was spotted by police while  driving on the opposite side of the road on a Newport street. When pulled over by police she stated that she was on her way to get her husband from a nearby tavern.

She was arrested for drunk driving, possession of cocaine and driving with a controlled substance. She was last in court in March but the charges in the case are still pending. She gave up her medical license and will also undergo an evaluation as a result of the arrest.

If you or a loved one has been arrested and charged with a serious crime, contact the Rhode Island DUI lawyer James Powderly by calling 401-662-9006 today.