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1. Elloian, John: Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Laws: Drunk Driving, OUI, DUI, Operating to Endanger and Negligent Operation of a Vehicle, speeding tickets, and Suspended License. Massachusetts State and Federal Drug Cases: Possession of Drugs for sale and Trafficking including but not limited to Marijuana, Ecstasy, Cocaine etc. and lastly Civil forfeiture issues. We also offer help on Sealing and Expunging records at the Massachusetts District and Superior Courts. Additionally, we offer help against, Bank Fraud, Credit Card Fraud, Health Care Fraud, Mail and Wire Fraud, Insurance Fraud, Embezzlement, Real Estate and Investment Fraud, Stock Market Fraud and Pension workers compensation of both ERISA and RICO. And finally we offer help with, Indecent Exposure, TRO and Restraining Orders, Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Solicitation, Date Rape, as well as Assault and Battery.
2. Worcester County DUI Defense Group: You have been arrested for OUI (Operating Under the Influence) in Worcester County, Massachusetts. You may be feeling confused and helpless, particularly if you failed field sobriety tests or a breath test. You do not have to face a ruined future. With a competent Worcester DUI Attorney at your side, you have the chance at a positive case outcome. A lawyer can ensure that you are treated fairly throughout the DUI process and at your Registry Hearing, protecting your Constitutional rights and freedom to the fullest extent of the law. The prosecuting attorney will try at every single step of the process to prove you guilty of DUI. Your attorney will need to counteract these efforts aggressively and relentlessly. Building an Effective DUI Defense There are numerous strategies that an attorney can explore when building a strong and effective DUI defense strategy for a client: * Were you lawfully arrested? * Was the initial police stop lawful? * Does the arresting officer have a clean record, or has he or she been known to have disciplinary or character-related issues that should be addressed? * Were field sobriety tests conducted properly? * Did a physical injury or some other unrelated condition affect your performance on field sobriety tests? * Does the police video show better performance on a field sobriety test than the officer testified to? * Was the Breathalyzer test inaccurate for some reason? * Was the breath test or blood test administered properly, and by a qualified professional? * Did a physical illness or other condition affect the outcome of your breath test? You Deserve an Aggressive Worcester DUI Defense Attorney At the Massachusetts DUI Defense Group, we believe that you deserve the best opportunity of avoiding a conviction and the serious penalties that this can cause. Involving an attorney who can provide you with the aggressive counsel you need is of the utmost importance.
3. Vukmirovits, Tom: (domestic) assault and battery, sexual assault, operating under the influence of alcohol (OUI/DWI), motor vehicle offenses, Registry of Motor Vehicles hearings, narcotic offenses, burglary/larceny, and weapons offenses
4. Glickman, Sugarman, Kneeland & Gribousk: Massachusetts drunk driving charges: Fitchburg, Framingham and Worcester License reinstatement and driving privileges Most individuals who have been arrested for drunk driving face revocation of their driving privileges. Taking the breathalyzer If you take the test and flunk, you only lose your license for 30 days. If you refuse, you lose your license for 180 days. Police will often use this fact to try to convince you to take a breathalyzer. In Massachusetts you have the right to refuse both field sobriety tests and the breath test.... if you fail a breathalyzer and you are convicted of OUI, you may also face an increase in insurance rates and other consequences. Melanie's Law states that with every drunk-driving offense, offenders will lose their license longer and face greater penalties. If you have been charged or convicted of a drunk-driving offense and are facing a second or third offense, it is critical that you consult with a lawyer regarding your case.
5. Reardon, Joyce & Akerson: felony and misdemeanor cases, from DUI / DWI and traffic violations, to white collar crime and public official misconduct
6. Eden, Rafferty, Tetreau & Erlich: * Operating Under the Influence (OUI/DWI/DUI) * Assault * Sex crimes * Drug charges * Homicide * Theft * Robbery * Burglary * Weapons violations * Juvenile crime
7. Revelli & Revelli: * Did the patrolling officer have probable cause for the traffic stop? * Were field sobriety tests administered properly? * Did the officer advise you of your Miranda rights? * How were the blood alcohol content (BAC) results obtained? * Is there possible dram shop or social host liability?
8. Roncone Law Offices: Often referred to as OUI, DWI or Drunk Driving, Massachusetts refers to the criminal offense of "drunk driving" as Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs. In Massachusetts, one can be charged criminally with an OUI if they submit to a Breathalyzer or BAT test and produce results of .08% or higher. If the results are .08% or higher, there is a rebuttable presumption of intoxication. Notwithstanding whether a suspect submits to a Breathalyzer test, an operator of a motor vehicle can still be charged with an OUI if in the arresting officer's opinion, he or she exhibits signs of intoxication, submits to and fails various field sobriety tests and/or is observed operating a motor vehicle. Oftentimes, Breathalyzer tests are incorrectly given to the accused. Massachusetts has enacted strict standards and protocols for breath test operators to follow in administering a breath test to a suspect. The consequences of failing the test are severe and costly. If the test was administered incorrectly, it may be possible to suppress the results from evidence, thereby strengthening one's case. The central Massachusetts area includes busy highways such as Route 190, Route 290, Route 20, the Mass Pike, I 495, and Route 2. Recently, police departments have set up roadblocks to screen out suspected drunk drivers. It is clearly intimidating to have been pulled over and asked to submit to police interrogation and procedures. In Massachusetts , the implied consent laws can authorize officers to administer field sobriety tests and even Breathalyzer or blood tests. The result of failing these tests can mean a long period of a driver's license suspension. Recently, Massachusetts enacted what has been referred to as Melanie's Law [click to read the full text and summary of penalties]. The result is tougher penalties and longer suspension periods and possibly even committed jail time. If you are accused or suspected of a drunk driving charge in Massachusetts, you have a constitutional right to an attorney. Obviously, it is crucial to retain an experienced Massachusetts OUI or DUI attorney who will fight to keep your license, as well as avoid the possibilities of incarceration or jail, monetary fines and increased automobile insurance premium costs. A Drunk Driving Conviction Can Change Your Life If you feel as though you are helpless and have no options but to plead guilty, you are not alone. The consequences of not having a driver's license are more than inconvenience and the penalties for driving after your license has been suspended for drunk driving involve mandatory jail time. Massachusetts has enacted penalties for convictions of DUI offenses which involve longer license suspensions, and increased fines and penalties with each lifetime offense.
9. Mulhearn, Richard: If you have been charged with drinking and driving based on the results of a field sobriety or breathalyzer test, you may mistakenly believe that it is in your best interests to simply plead guilty. You may also erroneously believe that you will get a reduced sentence by pleading guilty rather than defending the charges in court. You want an experienced lawyer to protect your interests, one who has worked extensively with sobriety and breathalyzer tests, who knows how to effectively challenge the results of these tests.
10. Casale, Gregory: protect your rights
11. Reardon & Reardon: When ÒMelanie's LawÓ passed through the Massachusetts legislature in 2005, the penalties for drunk driving increased dramatically along with it. Furthermore, if you are ever charged with another drunken driving offense, you will face mandatory jail time, hefty fines, a lengthy license suspension, and a Òbreathalyzer interlockÓ may be installed in your vehicle. If you are facing charges of OUI (operating under the influence), DWI (driving while intoxicated), or DUI (driving under the influence), you need a skilled DWI/DUI/OUI defense attorney on your side.
12. Law Firm of LoConto, Burke and Madaio:

    OUI / Drunk Driving

    OUI / Drunk Driving Attorneys

    The implications for getting convicted for operating under the influence are very serious. License loss, insurance surcharge and incarceration are all possible consequences for being convicted of “drunk driving”. The bottom line is that you need a trial attorney to best advise you. Trying a drunk driving case requires experience.

    1. Do I have to take the breath test?

    No, you don’t have to take the breath test. Evidence of your refusal to submit to a breath test is generally not admissible against you either.  A refusal to take the test will have implications for your license status because of the Registry of Motor Vehicles and the implied consent laws. If you have taken the test and received a reading greater than .08 then you will need an experienced attorney who can investigate how the test was administered, determine whether it was done in accordance with the law, challenge those results and argue to the jury why that reading should not mean automatic conviction. 

    2. Do I have to take field sobriety tests?

    No, you don’t have to take any test that you don’t want to and the refusal to take them, as a general rule, is not admissible against you. As a general rule, the police will administer a battery or series of “standardized field sobriety” tests to try to determine whether you are “under the influence”. Anything you do while performing those tests will be used against you. We have cross-examined hundreds of police officers on behalf of our clients. We know what the police are looking for and the elements of each and every of the so-called “standard” tests.

    3. What happens if I get convicted?

    That depends on the facts of your case and what number offense it is on your record. A jail sentence is possible and in some cases mandatory. A license loss of anywhere from 45 days to lifetime suspension is also possible. If you receive probation, almost certainly it will include fines, fees, drug and/or alcohol evaluations for counseling, and counseling for substance/alcohol use. The right lawyer can help minimize your exposure and maximize your chance for an acquittal.

    4. What are the police looking for if I get pulled over?

    The police are looking for evidence of intoxication. They, generally, observe your driving for a period of time to see if you can operate your vehicle properly. They look for things like speed, swerving, marked lane violations and how you stop your car when signaled to do so. Upon approaching your car you will be asked for your license and registration and they will observe how you produce those documents and whether you have any trouble doing so. You will be asked whether you have had anything to drink and how much. The police are also looking for any and all physical signs of intoxication. Such things include odor of alcohol, blood-shot or glassy eyes, your motor skill coordination, the manner you speak and whether you display any confusion with the officer’s questions. If asked to step from your vehicle, they will observe whether you have any trouble getting out of the car.

    5. This is my “first offense” and I just want to get it over with, is that the best thing to do?

    Getting things done quickly is not necessarily in your best interest. Making decisions early in the case, such as at arraignment, when you’re embarrassed at having been charged or arrested may have life altering consequences. Most convictions or admissions are forever.  Always consult an experienced lawyer before making any decision.

13. Beverly Chorbajian: Jurisdiction is a court's power to hear and to decide cases. There are two types of jurisdiction. The two types are subject-matter jurisdiction and personal jurisdiction. Subject-matter jurisdiction is the power of a particular court to hear and to decide certain types of cases. Personal jurisdiction is the power that a court exercises over a particular person.
14. Micheal Reno: A criminal conviction can have serious consequences for all aspects of your life.Ê An experienced lawyer can help you deal with these issues. Multiple charges or convictions of drunk driving increase the penalties exponentially. If you have been charged previously, but were able to get a continuation without a finding, a second charge will still be considered a second offense. Simply refusing to take the breathalyzer test could result in a significant license loss --whether you are eventually found guilty or not. It is important to call a lawyer right away to ensure that you understand your rights. It is important to contact a drunk driving defense lawyer as soon as possible after you have been pulled over. We will act quickly to ensure that your rights are protected.
15. Chris Uhl: In America you are supposed to be innocent until proven guilty because this is the law of our forefathers. Today, the media depicts the accused as guilty until proven innocent. This is done with drunk driving, the crime of the time. The crime is not really drunk driving or driving while drinking. The crime is operating under the influence, OUI. A person does not have to be drunk, but unable to operate their vehicle safely if required to do so after consuming some amount of alcohol. This is what the judge tells the jury every day all across Massachusetts. What does it mean, exactly? I suggest it means different things to different jurors. Ten years ago, drunk driving was not taken seriously. Today it is considered a major crime by the criminal justice system.
16. C.V. Shea: In America you are supposed to be innocent until proven guilty because this is the law of our forefathers. Today, the media depicts the accused as guilty until proven innocent. This is done with drunk driving, the crime of the time. The crime is not really drunk driving or driving while drinking. The crime is operating under the influence, OUI. A person does not have to be drunk, but unable to operate their vehicle safely if required to do so after consuming some amount of alcohol. This is what the judge tells the jury every day all across Massachusetts. What does it mean, exactly? I suggest it means different things to different jurors. Ten years ago, drunk driving was not taken seriously. Today it is considered a major crime by the criminal justice system. The tough OUI laws took effect on Memorial Day weekend 1994. The look back provision of the law was only six years without stiff penalties.