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Danvers Drunk Driving Lawyers

1. Chambers & Booth: Massachusetts has some of the toughest drunk driving laws in the nation. In July, 2003 the Commonwealth lowered its legal blood alcohol level to .08, increased the penalties for drunk driving offenses and stepped up enforcement on the roadways. Even then, many first-time offenders were still able to receive an "alternative dispositionÓ (mandatory drug or alcohol education programs) that allowed them to keep their license and reduce the consequences of a conviction. On October 28, 2005, Melanie's Law was enacted creating strict minimum sentences for 1st, 2nd and 3rd time oui / dwi offenders. No longer are individuals able to appear in court and receive a less severe sentence for a first or simple OUI offense. If you have been charged with drunk driving / OUI / DWI you face a serious criminal charge. It is absolutely critical that you have an experienced and effective attorney fighting for your rights and for your license. What You Should Do If Law Enforcement Stops or Arrests You. In Massachusetts, prosecutors take OUI charges very seriously and they have multiple ways to prove their case against you. A state prosecutor can (1) show proof that your blood alcohol level exceeded the legal limit or (2) he or she can show that you were impaired while driving.