Find a Rhode Island DWI Lawyer

If charged with DWI in Rhode Island, there are two charges - a civil charge and a criminal charge. The proceeding for the civil charge is called an administrative hearing and is held to determine whether or not your license suspenscion will be upheld or dismissed. Your first step is to hire a qualified Rhode Island DWI Lawyer who will file a request for an administrative hearing within 15 (fifteen) days of having received your ticket.

This is a very important aspect to your DWI charges and your case. This Administrative Hearing is separate from the proceeding for the criminal charge. You will not be sentenced to incarceration during this hearing. However, it is equally important because it concerns your driving privileges. Depending upon the outcome of this Administrative Hearing, you could have a suspended, revoked, restricted or otherwise inhibited license. It is important that you have your DWI defense attorney present. Your Rhode Island DWI attorney will champion your rights and make sure you receive the shortest license suspension possible at your Administrative Hearing. A lengthy license suspension could be detrimental to your job, family and other responsibilities.

YOU HAVE 15 (fifteen) DAYS IN WHICH TO REQUEST AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING

If you have been charged with an Rhode Island DWI it is important to realize that time is very critical. You could lose your Rhode Island Driver's License if you do not act immediately, so call our toll free number 1-866-995-9410 or fill out the Free DUI Consultation Form on the appropriate county information page. Simply click on the county link below and it will take you to the county page.