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Drunk Driver Pulled Over, Avoiding Accident

admin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:23:41 +0000

An accident was avoided Friday morning when an officer driving on a Warwick highway noticed a car weaving in and out of the breakdown lane at 65-70 miles per hour. A police vehicle with its lights on sat in the breakdown lake just down the road, and the weaving vehicle was headed toward it.

The officer turned on his emergency lights and pulled over the weaving driver, who took a Breathalyzer test. Both her readings were above the legal limit for blood alcohol concentration, and the 29-year-old was held overnight. She was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, police said.

If you or someone you know is facing DUI charges, contact the Rhode Island DUI attorney James Powderley at 401-662-9006.

1 Student Killed, 1 Injured in Drunk Driving Accident

admin — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:05:47 +0000

Two pedestrians were struck by a vehicle at Brown University two weeks ago, resulting in the death of one. Both students were taken to Rhode Island Hospital, authorities said, where one student was pronounced dead from injuries sustained in the accident. The other student was released from the hospital later that week.

The driver refused a Breathalyzer test, but police gave him a blood test to determine his blood alcohol level. Authorities say he was charged with driving under the influence resulting in death and driving under the influence resulting in serious bodily injury. Police are investigating the accident.

If you or someone you know is facing DUI charges, contact the Rhode Island DUI attorney James Powderley at 401-662-9006.

Repeat Offender Gets Eighth DUI

admin — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:37:35 +0000

A 54-year-old Providence man was pulled over in Coventry earlier this month, charged with his eighth DUI offense. The man also has 33 arrests on record for various charges, dating back to 1989. In the most recent incident, a passing motorist alerted the police to a vehicle driving erratically. Police pulled the driver over and found him to be driving under the influence.

The man was arraigned Friday. This is his third DUI charge in a five-year period, which is punishable by three to five years in prison. Authorities say no plea was entered, because it is a felony charge.

If you or someone you know is facing DUI charges, contact Rhode Island DUI attorney James Powderley at 401-662-9006.

Woman Charged With Injuring Passenger

admin — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:36:27 +0000

A Rhode Island driver is being held without bail for allegedly driving drunk and seriously injuring her passenger Saturday afternoon when she crashed her pick-up truck. The 47-year-old was arrested at the hospital, where she was being treated for minor injuries. Her 48-year-old passenger was thrown from the vehicle and remains at the hospital in serious condition as of Monday.

Police have charged the driver with her second offense of operating under the influence of alcohol as well as operating under the influence resulting in serious injuries, speeding, marked lanes violation and negligent operation.

If you or someone you know is facing DUI charges, contact Rhode Island DUI attorney James Powderley at 401-662-9006.

Town League Director Charged With DUI

admin — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:07:08 +0000

The executive director of the league was pulled over Sunday not far from his house.

The director of the group that represents local governments when dealing with the State of Rhode Island did not refuse the Breathalyzer test when pulled over.

He said he was driving home from his daughter’s house after spending 45 minutes there. She reportedly asked him to come over to discuss family matters, and he went, even though he had been drinking at his house.

If you or someone you know is facing DUI charges, contact Rhode Island DUI attorney James Powderly at 401-662-9006.

Woman Faces DUI Charges After Crashing

admin — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 22:02:19 +0000

A 47-year-old woman swerved off the road, hit a mailbox and rolled over on Jan. 24, according to police. Police say the driver was drunk.

The driver and one passenger were taken to the hospital with minor injuries. They have since been treated and released.

The driver faces charges of refusing a breathalyzer and driving under the influence.

If you or someone you know is facing DUI charges, contact Rhode Island DUI attorney James Powderly at 401-662-9006.

DUI Charge Against RI Assistant U.S. Attorney Dropped

admin — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:57:27 +0000

The AUSA was stopped by police in Warwick on Thanksgiving morning for erratic driving. Police state that he refused to submit to a breathalyzer test. Later, he was charged with a DUI.

On January 11, the DUI charge was dismissed at the city solicitor’s recommendation, since sufficient evidence existed to prove that the AUSA refused the breathalyzer test because he had already lost his license.

In the event of a DUI charge, it is important to seek the assistance of an experienced and qualified Rhode Island DUI attorney to help you with your case. Contact the offices of James Powderly today at 401-662-9006.

Man Pulled Over for DUI

admin — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 21:33:32 +0000

A man was recently stopped by authorities for suspected drunk driving after authorities claimed he was driving erratically. The man would be pulled over by the police officer and receive questioning. According to reports, the man claimed to have had three beers over a long period of time. The officer conducted a field sobriety on the individual, and would place him under arrest for DUI. The individual has maintained his claim of innocence and that he was not intoxicated.

The individual will soon face the DUI charge in a court of law.

If you or someone you know is facing DUI charges, contact Rhode Island DUI attorney, James Powderly at 401-662-9006.

Rhode Island One of the Safety States for Travel

admin — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 20:18:26 +0000

Rhode Island has recently ranked as one of the safest states to travel on the road in. The roads in Rhode Island are relatively safe with normally less than a hundred traffic fatalities total in a year.

The safe roads are because the drivers in Rhode Island have been ranked as some of the safest and most defensive in the world. The safe drivers are one of the major factors in such safe roads. Others factors also have made Rhode Island some of the safest roads to travel on in the United States.

If you or someone you know is facing DUI charges, contact Rhode Island DUI attorney, James Powderly at 401-662-9006.

High Number of Drunk Driving Arrest and Accidents During the New Year

admin — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 21:13:03 +0000

During the celebration of the New Year’s holiday which recently took place, the number of accidents and arrests which were tied to drunken driving increased.

This significant increase in accidents and arrests is common each year. One of the hallmarks of the New Year’s celebration is drinking. Many times, individuals will get behind the wheel of a vehicle. Because law enforcement knows this occurs, they increase enforcement efforts during the celebrations. During these celebrations, some individuals are arrested that need to be off the roads, however many innocent drivers are unfairly targeted by law enforcement.

Law enforcement officials stated that a spike in accidents occurred during the night of the holiday.

If you or someone you know is facing DUI charges, contact Rhode Island DUI attorney, James Powderly at 401-662-9006.