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title: "Should I make a statement to police in a Rhode Island DUI manslaughter investigation?"
description: "No. Do not give any statement to police, prosecutors, or insurance investigators without defense counsel present. Statements made in the immediate aftermath of a fatal collision are routinely used as..."
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date: 2026-10-29
modified: 2026-10-29
author: "RI DUI Laws"
type: faq
lang: en
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# Should I make a statement to police in a Rhode Island DUI manslaughter investigation?

No. Do not give any statement to police, prosecutors, or insurance investigators without defense counsel present. Statements made in the immediate aftermath of a fatal collision are routinely used as the centerpiece of the prosecution's case. Even statements made out of grief, shock, or attempted helpfulness can be devastating at trial. Call 401-573-2265 before saying anything to anyone.

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