Rhode Island DUI Lawyer

On April 21, 2008, the Arizona Senate passed a bill that reduces the penalty for drinking and driving for first time offenders but increases it for repeat offenders.  The bill, named H2395, lowers the interlock requirement from one year to six months only.  The interlock program is an ignition-interlock device which requires the driver blow into a tube to measure blood alcohol content before starting the car and periodically while driving.  If the person’s alcohol level is above a certain point, the car will not start.  The bill raises the interlock requirement for repeat offenders from one to two years.

The bill also increases penalties for operating watercraft while intoxicated, requires DUI offenders to submit to alcohol screening, education and treatment before regaining a suspended license, and expands the reasons why a law enforcement officer may serve a license suspension order.

If you have been convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol, contact the experienced Rhode Island DUI lawyer James Powderly today at 401.662.9006.