Under R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-27-2(d)(5)(ii), a first offense is a misdemeanor with up to 1 year in jail and a fine up to $1,000, plus immediate license suspension pending prosecution and a suspension of up to 2 years at sentencing. A second or subsequent offense is a felony with up to 5 years in prison and a fine up to $5,000. A separate felony charge under § 11-9-5 may also apply.
What is the penalty for a DUI with a child in the car in Rhode Island?RI DUI Laws2026-10-29T22:41:46+00:00