Number 1: Choose a DUI Lawyer with a Track record of Success
Today, on Tuesday, 21 January 2025, NOT GUILTY: In Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. Defendant, Docket No. 2467 CR 0596, after trial, my client was found NOT GUILTY of Operating a Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol (OUI, DWI, DUI)*.
DUI Defense: Understanding Your Rights and Options After a Drunk Driving Arrest
Getting arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) can be a frightening and overwhelming experience. As experienced criminal defense attorneys, we’ve helped thousands of clients navigate the complex legal system and achieve the best possible outcomes in their DUI cases. This comprehensive guide will help you understand your rights, potential consequences, and why having skilled legal representation is crucial.
In this Blog OUI (Operating Under the Influence) and DUI (Driving Under the Influence) or DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) will be interchangeably as acronyms for the same crime know colloquially as “drunk driving”
Immediate Steps to Take After a DUI Arrest
The actions you take immediately following a DUI arrest can significantly impact your case outcome:
Exercise your right to remain silent
Document everything you remember about the traffic stop
Request a hearing within your state’s deadline to prevent automatic license suspension
Contact an experienced DUI defense attorney immediately
Understanding DUI Charges and Penalties
A DUI conviction carries serious consequences that can affect your life for years to come:
Criminal Penalties for Operating Under the Influence Include:
Potential jail time
Heavy fines and court costs
Mandatory alcohol education programs
Community service requirements
Installation of ignition interlock devices
Administrative Penalties for Operating Under the Influence Include:
Driver’s license suspension or revocation
Points on your driving record
Increased insurance premiums
Vehicle impoundment
Long-term Impact of a Drunk Driving Conviction
Criminal record affecting employment
Travel restrictions
Professional license implications
Limited educational opportunities
How an Experienced DUI Defense Attorney Can Help
Having a skilled DUI defense attorney is crucial for protecting your rights and future. Here’s how we can help:
Case Analysis and Defense Strategy
Our attorneys thoroughly examine every aspect of your case, including:
Validity of the traffic stop
Accuracy of field sobriety tests
Proper maintenance and calibration of testing equipment
Officer conduct and procedural violations
Chain of custody for evidence
Legal Challenges The Top Massachusetts OUI Lawyer Can Present:
Constitutional violations during the stop or arrest
Improper administration of chemical tests
Medical conditions affecting test results
Rising blood alcohol defense
Observation period violations
Negotiating with Prosecutors
We work to achieve the best possible outcome of your Drunk Driving Case through:
Charge reduction opportunities
Alternative sentencing options
First-time offender programs
Treatment-based alternatives to conviction
Common DUI Defense Strategies
Every case is unique, but some effective defense strategies include:
Challenging the Traffic Stop
Police must have reasonable suspicion to initiate a traffic stop. We examine whether:
The stop was legally justified
Your constitutional rights were violated
Proper procedures were followed
Questioning Field Sobriety Tests
These tests are often unreliable due to:
Environmental conditions
Physical limitations or medical conditions
Improper test administration
Officer bias or interpretation
Contesting Chemical Test Results
I have been providing Operating Under the Influence (OUI and OUI Drugs, DUI and DWI) defense services in Massachusetts for over Thirty (30) years. I have been named a “Superior DUI Attorney” by the National Advocacy for DUI Defense, one of the “Ten best attorneys for Massachusetts”, by the American institute of DUI/DWI attorneys, a “Top 100 Trial Lawyer” by The National Trial Lawyers, I have earned the “Clients’ Choice Award” by AVVO, the Client Champion Platinum Award by Martindale-Hubbell and I have won over Ninety Percent (90%) of my trials.*
Call Mike Now at: (508) 393-4162.
Take Action Now
This blog is not intended to be legal advice, if you have been charged with Operating Under the Influence (OUI, DUI, DWI all common acronyms varying by state for “Drunk Driving”) or any other crime in Massachusetts you should call an experienced and successful Drunk Driving lawyer immediately.