RI District Court and Traffic Tribunal Case Law

This website is in no way affiliated with, sponsored by, or supported by the Rhode Island Judiciary, the Rhode Island District Court, or Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal.

Mark Lewis v. RITT, A.A. No. 08-64-Opportunity to make a Phone Call

Defendant appealed the decision of the Appeals Panel sustaining the violation of R.I.G.L. § 31-27-2.1 (refusal to submit to a chemical test). The District Court held that the officer’s reading of the Rights for Use at Scene and Station were sufficient to inform the defendant of his right to make a phone call for the purpose of obtaining bail money. Defendant chose not to make a phone call and was denied bail solely upon his inability to post the cash required for his release. Accordingly, the Court affirmed the decision of the Appeals Panel.

Case Index