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    Default DUI in Rhode Island

    My question involves criminal law for the state of: rhode island

    in aug 2007 i was pulled over and upon the officer walking up to the car i had a panic attack, which i had quite often back then. the officer called for an ambulance and i was taken to the hosp. just last week( 7-2010) i was informed by a friend who looked on a website, that i had a pending charge. so i looked and it said DUI from 8-2007. apparently, the hosp. took a blood sample and i did have alcohol in my system, cause i remember i had a few beers that night before i was pulled over.

    i was never arrested nor was i informed of anything by authorities. also, about a year after this happened, i moved out of state, for employment. i have a valid drivers license in my new state and i have been pulled over 3 times in 3 years for basic traffic violations, even though i haven't received a ticket, and never has a warrant come up.

    my question is: i read something about a statue of limitations of 3 years for misdemeanors in RI. does this apply to me? also, would i have a good chance of beating this case seeing how long ago it was and the fact that i was never informed of the case, or of the blood they drew? any help would be appreciated.

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    Default Re: Dui

    i have also read this in the RI law guide. does this mean that blood extracted for medical purposes can not be used against me, seeing how i did not consent to any test?

    (c) In any criminal prosecution for a violation of subsection (a) of this section, evidence as to the amount of intoxicating liquor, toluene, or any controlled substance as defined in chapter 28 of title 21, or any combination of these, in the defendant's blood at the time alleged as shown by a chemical analysis of the defendant's breath, blood, or urine or other bodily substance shall be admissible and competent, provided that evidence is presented that the following conditions have been complied with:

    (1) The defendant has consented to the taking of the test upon which the analysis is made. Evidence that the defendant had refused to submit to the test shall not be admissible unless the defendant elects to testify.

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