Victories

DUI amended to Reckless Driving During Trial and Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test Dismissed in Rhode Island

Our client was charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and Refusing to Submit to a Chemical Test in Rhode Island, both of which carry mandatory punishments of a license suspension, fines and fees, alcohol counseling or DUI school and community service. In addition, a DUI is a misdemeanor criminal offense in Rhode Island, if found guilty would be a criminal conviction punishable by up to 1 year in jail.

Once engaged, our team began working right away requesting and reviewing discovery and speaking with our client about the circumstances surrounding the charges. Our attorneys then reached out to the prosecutor and began negotiating. Unfortunately, an acceptable deal could not be reached through negotiations so we took the case to trial.

During the trial, we began to present our defense and we highlighted important details. Our approach paid off when, during our cross-examination, the judge recognized the strength of our arguments and recommended that the prosecution consider renegotiating the case. Because of our persistence and determination, the DUI was amended to a Reckless Driving charge and the Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test was dismissed. As a result, our client avoided having a criminal conviction and an alcohol related offense on their record as well as additional suspension time, fines and fees, community service and alcohol treatment.

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.