The Need for a DUI Lawyer

If you have been charged with a DUI, you might feel like there is nothing you can do to fight the charge. However, it is important to keep in mind that the fact that you have been charged with a crime does not mean that you will be convicted of that crime in court. No matter how hopeless you may feel about your looming court date, you can fight back against your charge with the help of a knowledgeable and experienced Rhode Island DUI attorney.

If you or a loved one has been charged with a DUI, contact Rhode Island DUI attorney James Powderly today at 401-662-9006 to learn more about your legal rights and options.

How Can I Fight My DUI Charge?

The U.S. Constitution provides protection against unreasonable searches and seizures. An officer must have probable cause before stopping your vehicle on the suspicion of drunk driving. An officer may not randomly stop or search a vehicle. Some states allow police to set up “sobriety checkpoints” during which random cars are stopped so that police may apprehend drunk drivers. However, in Rhode Island, these types of checkpoints are illegal under the state constitution.

An officer can make additional mistakes during an arrest for a DUI. Before you are arrested for a DUI, an officer must read you your Miranda rights. If the officer fails to recite them or questions you excessively before reading them, your DUI attorney may have the grounds to argue against the validity of the arrest or the credibility of the officer.

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Rhode Island DUI defense attorney James Powderly has successfully defended over 500 clients charged with drunk driving and other crimes. If you have been charged with a DUI, James Powderly can apply his knowledge and experience to your case, fighting to protect your freedoms and your driving rights. Contact his offices today at 401-662-9006.