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title: "Is the child endangerment charge always added to a DUI with child passenger?"
description: "Not always, but frequently. Prosecutors charge both the § 31-27-2(d)(5) enhancement and the § 11-9-5 felony when the facts support it, providing flexibility at plea negotiation."
url: https://riduilaws.com/faq-items/is-the-child-endangerment-charge-always-added-to-a-dui-with-child-passenger/
date: 2026-10-29
modified: 2026-10-29
author: "RI DUI Laws"
type: faq
lang: en
---

# Is the child endangerment charge always added to a DUI with child passenger?

Not always, but frequently. Prosecutors charge both the § 31-27-2(d)(5) enhancement and the § 11-9-5 felony when the facts support it, providing flexibility at plea negotiation.

Is the child endangerment charge always added to a DUI with child passenger?[RI DUI Laws](https://riduilaws.com/author/admin_xxgjem88/)2026-10-29T22:41:49+00:00