Multiple Offenses

Rhode Island Felony DUI and Revoked License Attorneys

A first offense of drunk driving can raise insurance rates and end your career if you are in the transportation industry. Multiple DUI arrests that lead to convictions can lead to jail time and license revocation. Legal representation is paramount in those situations. At Kaplan & Associates Inc. in Providence, Rhode Island, we represent clients who are considered a repeat offender.

So much is at stake in a felony DUI case involving multiple DUI arrests and convictions. Personal and professional lives are thrown into chaos. Your options for sentencing are severely limited as all of the criminal penalties are mandatory and cannot be reduced or suspended by a judge. That includes jail sentences.

At Kaplan & Associates Inc., we recognize the magnitude of multiple DUI arrests and the consequences that could follow if you are convicted. We aggressively defend our clients’ rights in reviewing the motivation for the initial traffic stop and the procedures performed during field sobriety and chemical testing, including the breathalyzer.

While we prefer that all clients who are dealing with law enforcement to be cooperative, you do have the right not to take a breathalyzer test. Breathalyzers can be accurate, but are not infallible. Calibration must happen before every test is administered. If steps are not taken to ensure the accuracy, we will use that information in building your DUI defense.

Those facing multiple DUI arrests and convictions often go the route of breathalyzer refusal. The stakes are too high with the possibility of going to jail. There are consequences for the refusal, but it could keep you out of prison if that is your ultimate objective.

Facing jail time and steep, even unaffordable fines can be frightening and affect your judgment. An advocate on your side helping you through the decision-making process and dealing with the prosecution is only a few of the reasons why you should hire a good DUI attorney.

For more information or to schedule an appointment with an experienced lawyer, please contact us.