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Rhode Island DUI / DWI /OUI Attorney

If you have been charged, or are about to be charged with DUI, DWI, OUI, breathalyzer refusal and chemical test refusal than do not hesitatate call DUI lawyer Michael Campopiano now (401) 288-3888. It is extremely important that you engage a DUI attorney ASAP

The state of Rhode Island must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that a DUI offense has been committed and DUI lawyer Michael Campopiano will defend you by protecting your constitutional rights. There are 4-elements that must hold-up in court for a DUI charge tp be successfully prosecuted:

  1. The offense must be committed within the State of Rhode Island
  2. The State of Rhode Island, per your constitutinal rights, must prove, beyond a reasonable doubt, that you committed the ofence
  3. You must have operated the vehicle
  4. You were under the influence

In Rhode Island, you cannot be pulled-over by the police, state or municipal, unless they have reasonable suspicion to do so which means that they must believe that there has been a traffic violation, or a crime has been, or is abot to be commited. Additionally, you cannot be pulled-over because the police were given and anonymous tip.

DUI Lawyer Michael Campopiano can defend your DUI/DWI or breathalyzer refusal charge by:

  • ensuring that any interrogation, with respect to your DUI, occured after the execution of a Miranda warning
  • using witnesses such as passengers in your vehicle, the bartender who served you and anyone was in direct contact with you prior to your arrest
  • using the the patrol car and/or booking room videos - these videos will provide evidence about the administration of any sobriety test
  • failure of the administering officer to provide you with a 15 minute onservation period, per Rhode Island state law, prior to any testing
  • inclement weather conditions can contribute to perceived bad driving
  • pre-existing medical and health conditions
  • interference of other chemical substances such as ethanol-based products

As you can see, there are many influencing factors that can incorrectly result in a DUI charge. DUI Attorney Michael Campopiano will defend you.