Please contact our firm immediately to schedule a free case consultation with our skilled Rhode Island DUI lawyers who will fight hard to protect your rights.
Rhode Island DUI Attorney
Experienced DUI Lawyer Serving All of Rhode Island
When you have been charged with drunk driving (DWI/DUI) and/or refusal to submit to a chemical test or any other alcohol offense, your license and your liberty are in jeopardy.
For more than 30 years, Rhode Island DUI Attorney Humphrey has successfully handled both drunk driving and test refusal cases from both sides of the Rhode Island courtroom.
Attorney Humphrey is often asked to be a speaker for legal seminars throughout Rhode Island on matters related to DUI law and DUI defense. In fact, he is a founding member of the DUI Defense Lawyers Association (DUIDLA).
As Rhode Island’s DUI authority, Attorney Humphrey has also prepared Rhode Island’s DUI Practice Manual entitled, “Drunk Driving: Detection, Prosecution, and Defense.”
Lastly, he is DUIDLA’s State Ambassador for Rhode Island.
You can trust him and his legal team with your DUI defense.
Why Choose Attorney Humphrey’s Firm for Your DUI Defense?
- 30 Years DUI Criminal Defense Experience
- Former Municipal Prosecutor and Special Prosecutor
- Highly Recommended by Past Clients in Rhode Island
- Numerous Publications and Lectures on Drunk Driving Cases
- Wrote Rhode Island's 2025 DUI Practice Manual which is used in courtrooms across the state of Rhode Island.
- Rhode Island's trusted source for DUI Criminal Defense
- Selection for Super Lawyers® in DUI Defense
- In 2020, Attorney Humphrey conducted a DUI training seminar for the Rhode
- Island Public Defender's Office and the Rhode Island Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Has trained Rhode Island's leading DUI Attorneys
Areas of Practice: DUI Defense
If you or a family member has been charged with a DUI in Rhode Island, this firm offers superior legal services for any of the following defense matters:
- First offense DUI with a .08 to .09 BAC
- First offense DUI with a .10 to .14 BAC
- First offense DUI with a .15 or greater BAC
- Second offense DUI with a .08 to .14 BAC
- Second offense DUI with a .15 or greater BAC
- Third or subsequent offense DUI
- Underage DUI
- Out of State DUI/DWI/OUI
- Refusal To Submit to a Chemical Test
- DUI resulting in Serious Bodily Injury
- DUI resulting in Death
- Driving While in Possession of a Controlled Substance
- Driving While Impaired
- Reckless Driving
Rhode Island has serious penalties that come along with a DUI conviction. You need to place your freedom and your future in competent hands.
Let Attorney Robert H. Humphrey’s reputation, experience, and skill guide you through the legal process. With this knowledgeable criminal defense lawyer by your side, you significantly increase your chances of success for your DUI case.
You Don’t Have to Plead Guilty! Call an Experienced DUI Attorney Serving Rhode Island
Have you been charged with driving under the influence of liquor or drugs, refusal to submit to a chemical test, and/or a DUI resulting in serios bodily injury or death?
Then you must appear before both the district and superior criminal courts as well as before the Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal.
Don’t risk facing incarceration, hefty fines, probation, license suspension, community service, and other penalties.
Don’t walk into the Rhode Island courtroom feeling unprepared.
With a Rhode Island DUI attorney from the Law Offices of Robert H. Humphrey, you can be confident that you are as prepared as possible against the prosecution.
Get aggressive criminal defense of your rights and freedoms. Contact a distinguished DUI attorney or give us a call for your free case evaluation.
Is a DUI a Misdemeanor in Rhode Island?
Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 31-27-2 (drunk driving statute) states whoever drives or otherwise operates any vehicle in the state while under the influence of any intoxicating liquor, drugs... or any combination of these, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
How is a DUI Determined?
For the Prosecution to successfully prove a DUI case in Rhode Island against a suspected drunk driver, the State must establish the following:
- That there was reasonable suspicion to stop the suspected drunk driver's vehicle, which is usually based on traffic infractions. Anonymous tips alone that a driver may be operating his/her vehicle while intoxicated is not enough for a valid vehicle stop.
- That the suspected drunk driver was operating a vehicle. Operation of the vehicle is often an issue in accident cases.
- That probable cause existed to arrest the suspected drunk driver. Probable cause to arrest is based on the police officer's observations of the suspect's driving, the indicia of alcohol, and most importantly the suspect's performance during the administration of the standardized field sobriety tests. Any deviation in the administration of the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration ("NHTSA") standardized field sobriety tests may result in these tests becoming inadmissible as evidence.
- That the suspected drunk driver was under the influence of intoxicating liquor and/or drugs to a degree which rendered him/her incapable of safely operating a vehicle. The State can prove that an operator of a vehicle was under the influence of liquor and/or drugs by use of either chemical test results and/or observation testimony. There are numerous requirements that the State must comply with before chemical test results or observation testimony is admissible.
- That the suspected drunk driver was afforded a reasonable opportunity to have a physical examination by a physician selected by him/her pursuant to R.I.G.L. 31-27-3.
The Law Offices of Robert H. Humphrey provides legal advice and guidance to clients facing drunk charges throughout Rhode Island.
Please contact our firm immediately to schedule a free case consultation with our skilled Rhode Island DUI lawyers who will fight hard to protect your rights.
How Our Experienced Drunk Driving Attorney Can Help
The Law Offices of Robert H. Humphrey is proudly servingclients throughout the entire State of Rhode Island (RI) including Bristol County (Barrington, Bristol, Warren), Kent County (Coventry, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Greenwich, West Warwick), Newport County (Jamestown, Little Compton, Middletown, Newport, Portsmouth, Tiverton), Providence County (Burrillville, Central Falls, Cranston, Cumberland, East Providence, Foster, Glocester, Johnston, Lincoln, North Providence, North Smithfield, Pawtucket, Providence, Scituate, Smithfield, Woonsocket), Washington County (Charlestown, Exeter, Hopkinton, Narragansett, New Shoreham, North Kingstown, Richmond, South Kingstown, Westerly) and Southeastern Massachusetts (MA) (New Bedford, North Dartmouth, Dartmouth, Westport, Fall River, Swansea, Somerset, Taunton, North Attleboro, Attleboro).
Call (401) 816-5862 for your FREE consultation with a Rhode Island DUI lawyer!
Testimonials
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"Robert Humphrey, Esq., did a great job for me!"I was involved in an early morning accident involving four mailboxes. After the police responded, I was charged with drunk driving with readings over the legal limit. Attorney Humphrey negotiated with the Prosecutor and convinced him that the breath test results could not come into evidence at trial because of things Attorney Humphrey discovered by reviewing the Police Department DVD. Attorney Humphrey did a great job for me. I did not sustain a criminal conviction, which was my main concern, because if I did I would lose my job. Robert Humphrey, Esq., did a great job for me!- Mike
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"Thank you so much for everything"Thank you so much for everything else you have done. You have no idea how much it means to me!- Catherine
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"From one father to another, I want to say thank you and to let you know that your efforts mean so much to our family."From one father to another, I want to say thank you and to let you know that your efforts mean so much to our family. It’s been a very difficult year and your kindness and effort has been some sunshine.- Don
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"Thank you so very much."I was charged by the Jamestown Police after an accident and I had readings three times the legal limit. This couldn’t have happened at a worst time since I was in the process of graduating from college. Somehow you were able to get the breath test results suppressed so I could get a great outcome. Thank you so very much.- Haley
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"Mr. Humphrey and his staff did a fantastic job"Mr. Humphrey and his staff did a fantastic job resolving my case in a timely and effective manner. I highly recommend him to anyone with legal troubles and would not hesitate to work with him in the future should I ever have the need.- Bob
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"I highly recommend you to anyone"Attorney Humphrey I wish to thank you on behalf of my entire family for everything you did for my mother. When she was charged with a felony drug charge as part of a drunk driving offense, we knew it would have serious consequences for her ability to work in the healthcare profession. We cannot be more pleased with your ability to have the drug charge dismissed. You even had the traffic violations dismissed. I have told all my co-workers and friends about what you did for our family. I highly recommend you to anyone who needs an experienced and skilled attorney. Once again, thank you.- Megan
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"I could not be happier with the results."When I was arrested by the Tiverton police for DUI after an accident, Attorney Humphrey was available to meet with me right away to discuss my situation. He quickly resolved my case. The charge was dismissed and my record was then cleared. The entire process took less than two months from start to finish. I could not be happier with the results.- Ken
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"Thank you for all of your hard work."As a senior in college, I was looking forward to graduation. I never expected to get arrested for drunk driving. I was very concerned about this incident impacting my future plans. I am grateful that you were able to get the charge dismissed. Now I can have a clean record when applying for jobs. Thank you for all of your hard work. I really appreciate it!- Ted
