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title: "Is DUI manslaughter a felony in Rhode Island?"
description: "Yes. R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-27-2.2 makes DUI resulting in death a felony. A conviction creates a permanent felony record, results in loss of firearm rights, voting restrictions during incarceration,..."
url: https://riduilaws.com/faq-items/is-dui-manslaughter-a-felony-in-rhode-island/
date: 2026-10-29
modified: 2026-10-29
author: "RI DUI Laws"
type: faq
lang: en
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# Is DUI manslaughter a felony in Rhode Island?

Yes. R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-27-2.2 makes DUI resulting in death a felony. A conviction creates a permanent felony record, results in loss of firearm rights, voting restrictions during incarceration, immigration consequences for non-citizens, and has lifelong professional licensing implications.

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