Charged with a OUI in Massachusetts During the Holiday Season? Choose an Experienced OUI Attorney to Defend You
Have you been charged with OUI in Massachusetts? Did you have too many drinks at a party or holiday or work gathering?
The holiday season is a time when people are more likely to get stopped by a police officer and pulled over to have their blood alcohol level tested. Police officers are more vigilant during the holiday season for motorists who may be driving under the influence.
Recent Cases in the News:
A Massachusetts woman was arrested on charges of reckless conduct with a deadly weapon and driving while intoxicated after police say she was driving the wrong way on Interstate 93 early Wednesday. New Hampshire State police responded to calls reporting a driver heading south in the northbound lanes south of Plymouth near Ashland. The police said that an officer from the Sanbornton Police department was eventually able to stop the car.
Driving while intoxicated often goes along with other serious charges. If you are charged with a OUI over the holiday season you need an attorney who understands the multifaceted nature of these charges.
For example, a OUI isn’t always a standalone event. If you have any other OUIs or OUIs this could increase the punishments you can receive for repeat OUIs.
A first OUI conviction can result in up to 2 1/2 years in prison and fines from $500 to $5,000. The Registrar of Motor Vehicles (RMV) will suspend your driver’s license for 1 year. The driver may also have to install an ignition interlock device (IID) in their vehicle that tests for clean breath before they can drive.
If you are arrested a second time for drunk driving you will face up to 2 1/2 years in prison and have your driver’s license suspended for 2 years. You will be fined from $600-$10,000. A third OUI is considered a felony. Suspension of your driver’s license, prison time and fines, not to mention a felony record, can have serious impacts on job prospects and your future.
It’s important to take immediate action if you’ve been arrested on OUI charges. The right OUI attorney can greatly reduce the penalties you face for your OUI charge. There are many factors that may be considered when you are facing a OUI charge, and your attorney can review each of these factors, including the police’s evidence gathering, your previous record and your likelihood to re-offend. The right OUI attorney will utilize the facts of your case to build a robust defense. Contact our team to learn more about getting experienced Boston OUI defense. Our team speaks all major languages such as Spanish, Portuguese, French and Mandarin.
