Yes. A Pawtucket DUI conviction triggers an automatic license suspension regardless of whether you serve jail time. First-offense suspensions run 30 to 180 days for BAC under 0.15 percent, and longer for higher BAC. Second and third offenses bring longer suspensions plus mandatory ignition interlock periods. A breathalyzer refusal triggers a separate suspension from the DMV that runs concurrently or consecutively depending on the case. Even before conviction, you may face a pre-conviction administrative suspension if you refused the breathalyzer or recorded a high BAC. A defense lawyer can sometimes negotiate a hardship license that allows limited driving for work or medical purposes during the suspension period.
