This Monday, a man in Minnesota was arrested for drunk driving on a Zamboni.  The man was arrested after a children’s hockey game.

Parents and coaches at the game said the Zamboni driver appeared to be having difficulty operating the machine and bumped into the walls around the ice rink several times.

In addition, people at the rink said that cleaning the ice took the driver 25 minutes, when it usually only takes about 10 minutes.

Police officers spoke with the driver after he was done cleaning the rink and noticed the scent of alcohol on his breath and that he was having difficulty standing steady.  After conducting a field sobriety test, officers arrested the Zamboni driver.

Contact the Rhode Island drunk driving defense attorney, James Powderly, at 401-662-9006, if you or someone you know has been charged with drunk driving.

This Monday, a 58-year old from West Greenwich went to court for his third DUI charge.  The Rhode Island State Police arrested the man after receiving a 9-1-1 call about a reckless driver in a vehicle matching his truck’s description.

When the 58-year old was pulled over, officers discovered 4 children were also in the vehicle.  The kids ranged in age from 2-years old to 10-years old.

In addition to the DUI charge, the driver was ticketed for child restraint violations.  The man’s previous DUI arrests were in Texas and Iowa.  In Rhode Island, if a person is arrested for drunk driving 3 times in a 5-year period, the third offense will be a felony offense.

The children were placed in the care of a family friend while the man was kept in custody at Cranston’s Adult Correctional Institutions.

If you or someone you know has been charged with felony drunk driving, contact the Rhode Island felony DUI defense attorney, James Powderly, by calling 401-662-9006 today.

Yesterday, several events were held in Providence to honor civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  This past Sunday would have been King’s 83rd birthday.

Martin Luther King Day became recognized as a day of service by Congress in 1994.  In honor of King’s service, Serve Rhode Island volunteer center held training on being active for civil rights without using violence.

The event was held at Providence College, and training was conducted by The Institute for the Study and Practice of Nonviolence.  Participants were all AmeriCorps volunteers.

In addition, City Year Rhode Island continued their tradition of volunteering at one public school in the state on Martin Luther King Day to make repairs and improve the appearance of the school.  50 students were at Gilbert Stuart Middle School on their day off, painting walls in the cafeteria and class rooms.

The Rhode Island DUI defense attorney, James Powderly, would like to thank those who take part in efforts in the community to improve the area.  To learn more about yesterday’s MLK Day events, visit the WPRI website.

Last week, an off-duty Narragansett police officer was charged with drunk driving after crashing into a state police officer’s vehicle.

According to Rhode Island State Police Lt. Colonel Captain Raymond Studley, the 26-year old off-duty officer rear-ended the state police vehicle at around 7 a.m. last Tuesday.  The accident occurred on Route 108 in Narragansett.

The Narragansett police officer and the state trooper were not seriously injured in the car accident.

The off-duty officer has been charged with chemical test refusal and driving under the influence.  In addition, the officer is currently suspended without pay.

To speak with an experienced drunk driving defense attorney about what to do if you or someone you was charged with refusing a breathalyzer test, contact the Rhode Island breathalyzer refusal defense lawyer, James Powderly, by calling 401-662-9006 today.

28 people across Rhode Island were arrested for drunk driving this New Years holiday weekend, announced the Rhode Island Police Chiefs’ Association and Rhode Island State Police.

Police across the state came together to crack down on drunk driving and to promote the “Designate Before You Celebrate” campaign, which warns drivers about the dangers and consequences of drinking and driving.

Municipal police departments arrested 17 drunk drivers and state police netted 11 on December 31, 2011 and January 1, 2012. Police say they will continue to increase patrol and enforcement throughout the year.

If you have been charged with drunk driving, contact the Rhode Island DUI defense lawyer James Powderly at 401-662-9006 to speak with him about forming your defense today.

AAA is offering a way to stay safe over New Year’s weekend and avoid drunk driving. This service, called Tipsy Tow, allows for individuals to call AAA and receive a free ride home as well as one free tow.

If you reside in the state of Rhode Island, this AAA service will unfortunately not be offered this year. In years past Tipsy Tow has been an option in the state but this year it will not be included on the list.

New Year’s Eve brings with it an increased amount of drinking and driving. It is imperative to designate a driver or reserve a cab before celebrating the new year.

Please contact the Rhode Island DUI defense lawyer, James Powderly, at 401-662-9006, if you or someone you know has been charged with drunk driving.

There is an increase of drunk driving related accidents during the holiday season. This year, the Rhode Island State Police are committed to preventing as many of these collisions as possible.

Additional patrol officers will be on hand for the rest of the 2011 year in order to stop drivers who are under the influence of alcohol. There are two separate campaigns that the Rhode Island police will take part in as well as honing in on drivers who are violating other laws including texting while driving and not wearing a seatbelt.

The extra police officers will be on hand until January 2, 2012.

If you have been arrested and charged with driving under the influence, experienced legal representation can help protect you through the DUI process. Please contact the Rhode Island DUI lawyer, James Powderly by calling 401-662-9006 today.

This past Sunday, the Humanists of Rhode Island were at the Barnes and Nobel store on Bald Hill Road in Warwick to raise money to be donated to the the Women’s Center of Rhode Island.

The organization was there to wrap gifts for people stopping by the store.  People who got their gifts wraps were free to choose to leave a donation or not.  Also, individuals could leave donations even if they didn’t need any gifts wrapped.  The Humanists of Rhode Island will be at the store again this coming Sunday to wrap gifts and collect donations.

The Women’s Center of Rhode Island is a shelter for women and children who have been victims of domestic abuse.  Organizers of the event said they wanted to raise some money to do something special for these women during the holidays.

The Rhode Island DUI attorney, James Powderly, hopes everyone has a safe and enjoyable holiday season.  WPRI has more information on the event.

This past Sunday, Barrington police arrested a woman and charged her with a first offense DUI after she drove through the backyard of a home.

Shortly after 2 in the morning, a 49-year old woman was witnessed driving her vehicle for about 100 feet through the backyard of a home on Nayatt Road.  The driver did not know the people who lived at the home.  The lot the woman drove though is at the end of a cul de sac that overlooks Mousochock Creek.  The driver’s vehicle became stuck in mud at the edge of the creek.

The home’s owner called the police and when they arrived, the driver told them that she had gotten lost.  Officers found 2 boys in the woman’s vehicle.

The woman reportedly failed a field sobriety test and refused a chemical test.  Police charged her with both refusing a chemical test and driving under the influence.  The boys were expected to be put in the hands of the RI Department of Children, Youth and Families.

If you are facing a first offense DUI, experienced legal representation can help you through the process.  Contact the experienced Rhode Island drunk driving defense lawyer, James Powderly, by calling 401-662-9006 today.

According to the Rhode Island State Police, officers arrested 5 people in Rhode Island for suspected drunk driving on Thanksgiving Eve.

Police increased enforcement with a greater number of troopers on roads throughout Rhode Island between Wednesday evening and Thursday morning.  State police say that they will continue to step up their efforts to stop drunk drivers throughout the holiday season.

Data on drunk driving arrests and accidents reveals that the night before Thanksgiving tends to have a very high number of drunk driving incidents.

Officials say they will also be keeping their eyes open for seat belt and child restraint violations.

Contact the Rhode Island DUI defense lawyer, James Powderly, at 401-662-9006, if you or someone you know has been charged with drunk driving.