CHARGES:
(1) DUI (BAC UNK - 1st OFF)
(2) REFUSAL TO SUBMIT TO A CHEMICAL TEST 
(3) RELATED TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS

In a challenging legal battle that unfolded in the Kent County District Court and the Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal, our Client found themselves facing serious allegations following a motor vehicle accident. A local Police Department charged the client with DUI (BAC Unknown) and Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test, among other traffic offenses. Complicating our Client's situation the fact that he had a prior alcohol-related offense, even though it fell outside the five-year look-back window.

The incident in question occurred one evening when, following a motor vehicle accident, arriving officers suspected our Client of driving under the influence. Opting to exercise their rights, the Client refused all field sobriety tests and the chemical test, declining also to make any statements to the police. The accident resulted in significant personal injury to the Client himself, including a broken rib, adding a layer of complexity to the case.

Attorney Angelica Bovis, advocating in the defense of her Client, leveraged a strategic defense approach from the onset. Attorney Bovis's primary strategy focused on the Client's refusal to partake in sobriety tests and provide police statements, thus constraining the evidence the prosecution had available against them. This tactical decision allowed for a stronger negotiation stance with the prosecution, emphasizing both the lack of concrete evidence and the Client's serious injuries sustained from the accident.

Through meticulous negotiation and advocacy, Attorney Bovis successfully argued for the amendment of the DUI charge to reckless driving, effectively avoiding any further license suspension for the client. Moreover, the refusal to submit to a chemical test charge, along with the various other traffic violations faced by the client, were dismissed. This outcome not only preserved the client's driving privileges but also mitigated the potential long-term impacts on their record.

The resolution of this case on February 20th, 2024, underscores the importance of a tailored defense strategy, particularly in cases involving complex legal and evidentiary challenges. Attorney Bovis's adept handling of the case facilitated a favorable outcome, reaffirming the critical role of skilled legal representation in navigating the intricacies of DUI and traffic-related offenses.

CASE RESULTS: DUI AMENDED TO RECKLESS DRIVING WITH NO FURTHER LICENSE LOSS; REFUSAL AND OTHER TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS DISMISSED on February 20th, 2024