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Taunton Drunk Driving Lawyers

1. Natoli, Thomas: all types of misdemeanor and felony charges against adults and juveniles, as well as most commonly charged crimes: * Drunk driving charges * Drug charges * Domestic abuse * Restraining order violations * Assault and Battery * Warrants and default status * Disorderly Conduct * Clerk Magistrate hearings * Theft and Larceny
2. Brothers, Michael: Drunk driving charges carry criminal and administrative penalties in Massachusetts, and even a first offense can have grave consequences. That's why it is important to work with a lawyer who understands the OUI process to protect your rights. Sometimes referred to as DUI or DWI, drunk driving is officially "operating under the influence," or OUI, in Massachusetts. Regardless of what you may think, you can fight these charges. We have dedicated our practice to protecting our clients' rights. There are a number of things we can do to minimize the effects of an OUI charge or even have it dismissed: * Review and challenge the breath test results. * Determine if the police officer who pulled you over had probable cause to stop your vehicle. * Aggressively negotiate with prosecution to raise your chances of achieving the best possible result. Drunk driving often carries serious consequences, and even a first offense can lead to jail time. However, the result of an OUI conviction usually depends on the number of times you have been charged, * FIRST OFFENSE: Incarceration for up to 2 1/2 years House of Correction, fines and fees over $2,000 and up to $5,000, license suspended for one year with the possibility for a work/education hardship in 3 months and a general hardship in six months. * Alternative Disposition for First Offense OUI: Fines and fees over $2,000 and up to $5,000, probation for one year, 45-60 day license loss (210 days for drivers under age 21) with chance for work/education/medical hardship license after three business days after enrolling in an Alcohol Education program and showing proof of hardship. * SECOND OFFENSE: Incarceration for not less than 60 days (30 days mandatory in House of Correction), fines and fees over $2,000 and up to $10,000, license suspended for two years with the possibility for a work/education/medical hardship license in 1 year and a general hardship in 18 months, installation of ignition interlock device for at least 2 years. * Alternative Disposition for Second Offense OUI: 2 years probation, 14 day treatment program, fines and fees over $2,000 and up to $10,000, license suspended for two years with the possibility for a work/education/medical hardship license in 1 year and a general hardship in 18 months, installation of an ignition interlock device for at least 2 years. * THIRD OFFENSE: Incarceration for not less than 180 days (150 days mandatory in House of Correction), and up to 5 years State Prison, fines and fees over $2,000 and up to $15,000, license suspended for eight years with the possibility for a work/education/medical hardship license in 2 years and a general hardship in 4 years, installation of ignition interlock device for at least the hardship period. * FOURTH OFFENSE: Incarceration for not less than 2 years (1 year mandatory in House of Correction), and up to five years State Prison, fines and fees over $2,000 and up to $50,000, license suspended for ten years with the possibility for a work/education/medical hardship license in 5 years and a general hardship in 8 years. * FIFTH OFFENSE: Incarceration for not less than 2 1/2 years (24 months mandatory in House of Correction), and up to five years in State Prison, fines and fees over $2,000 and up to $50,000, license suspended for life with no possibility for a hardship license. There are many defenses to drunk driving charges, but it takes an experienced attorney to explore every option.
3. Percy, Tedeschi & Associates: DUI - the drunk driving laws are complicated and ever changing. It is more important than ever to know your rights.
4. Drew Segadelli: Criminal Law Proceedings Although the rules often vary, most criminal proceedings follow these general steps: ¥ Stop/investigation ¥ for the police to stop or investigate you they must have a reasonable belief that you violated the law ¥ Search ¥ if a police officer believes that evidence is needed to further the investigation they must get a search warrant ¥ to get a search warrant the officer must provide the issuing judge with probable cause, which usually means that there is enough facts to support the assumption that there is sufficient evidence present at the scene where they are going to search ¥ a police officer does not need a warrant if there are exigent circumstances, which means there is an extreme need for personal or public safety to search the premises ¥ Interrogation ¥ a person can be questioned as long as their constitutional rights are protected Arrest ¥ the police must have probable cause to arrest an individual, unless the crime was committed in the officer's presence ¥ the person must be afforded the constitutional right to obtain an attorney and to remain silent until speaking with that attorney ¥ Charge/release/bail ¥ the police have a very short time after arrest in which to charge or release you ¥ if the police decide to charge you, a complaint or indictment will be filed, and at an arraignment you will hear the charges against you. ¥ at this point you have the option to enter a plea of guilty, not guilty or no contest ¥ in some cases a preliminary hearing may also be held ¥ there may also be settlement conferences set to try to reach a plea bargain ¥ Trial ¥ the constitution guarantees the right to a trial by jury ¥ the jury will make a finding of guilty, not guilty or acquittal Sentencing Hearing ¥ The Court will determined the length and type of punishment you will receive What can you do if you are Accused of a Crime? If you are accused of a crime, you should speak to a lawyer immediately to learn more about your rights, your defenses and the complicated legal system.
5. Peter Anghinetti: Hire an Attorney – FAST! The law is complex and you need a skilled drunk driving attorney to represent you. You must raise the right defenses at the right time or you will lose the opportunity to do so.