Victories

DUI 2nd Offense Amended to Reckless Driving in Rhode Island

Our client was charged with a DUI 2nd Offense in Rhode Island, a very serious offense that may carry long-lasting consequences such as hefty fines, a license suspension of 2 years, mandatory jail time, the installation of an Ignition Interlock System, mandatory DUI classes and a potential criminal conviction that would negatively affect our client from employment opportunities. Understanding this challenging situation, our attorneys jumped to action.

They started working by conducting an exhaustive investigation of the circumstances that led to that charge. They analyzed police reports and their body cam footage while they made sure to investigate if the correct protocols and procedures were correctly followed for the breathalyzer procedure. Additionally, they scrutinized the timeline of events and pinpointed any potential mistakes while they worked closely with our client to understand their perspective and gather mitigating factors.

With this comprehensive preparation, our attorneys made strategic negotiations with the prosecution. An agreement could not be made, so we decided to select a trial date. On this date, the prosecution was required to bring in evidence to prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt. On the trial date, the prosecution agreed to amend the charge to Reckless Driving, sparing our client from hefty penalties.

At Ellison Law LLC, our attorneys are committed to achieve the best result for our clients. If you’re facing criminal charges in Rhode Island, contact us today to talk about how we can help you.

Our Staff:

David Ellison

Attorney David Ellison is the Founding Attorney of Ellison Law LLC.

Allyson Quay

Attorney Allyson Quay is an Associate Attorney for Ellison Law LLC.

Justin Lisi

Attorney Justin Lisi is an Associate Attorney for Ellison Law LLC.

Laurie Ellison

Laurie Ellison is the Operations Manager for Ellison Law LLC. She is a Certified Public Accountant.