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title: "What if my BAC was very high on a second DUI in Rhode Island?"
description: "A high blood alcohol level pushes a second offense into the harshest penalty tier, with more mandatory jail and a longer suspension. Because so much rides on that number, the accuracy of the breath..."
url: https://bankandmunns.com/faq-items/what-if-my-bac-was-very-high-on-a-second-dui-in-rhode-island/
date: 2026-08-03
modified: 2026-08-03
author: "Bank and Munns"
type: avada_faq
lang: en
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# What if my BAC was very high on a second DUI in Rhode Island?

A high blood alcohol level pushes a second offense into the harshest penalty tier, with more mandatory jail and a longer suspension. Because so much rides on that number, the accuracy of the breath or blood test becomes central. A lawyer examines the device calibration, the operator's certification, and the testing procedure, since a flawed result can change the tier you face.