In Rhode Island, a first DUI/OUI offense mandates a minimum of six (6) months loss of license. I If you do not have an experienced attorney by your side, you could lose your license for up to one year, and you will likely receive hefty fines, community service and driver retraining classes. Furthermore, your car insurance costs will likely go up even though the Rhode Island recently passed a law that it will no longer require SR-22s, which is an additional vehicle liability insurance for high-risk insurance policies. Second DUI charges and greater offenses carry much harsher penalties. For more information on DUI/OUI's and how Attorney Ann Sheeley can help, click here.