Criminal charges for drunk driving or operation of a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs in Massachusetts are taken extremely seriously and prosecuted aggressively by every county's District Attorney's offices. If you have been arrested for an OUI / DUI in Massachusetts, you need to consult with an attorney who has experience in defending drunk driving charges and should call Boston OUI / DUI Lawyer Lefteris K. Travayiakis for an immediate Free Consultation.

Although drunk driving charges are fairly common and is one of those crimes often committed by persons with no prior criminal record or involvement with police, the consequences of a OUI/DUI conviction can be life-altering. Not only do DUI / OUI charges carry a potential for a term of imprisonment, but they often carry significant penalties that may include license suspension, fines, probation, counseling, drug/alcohol treatment, community service, and the requirement that an Iginition Interlock Device be installed on your car.

Massachusetts Drunk Driving Penalties

The strength of you drunk OUI / DUI defense can depend on a number of factors. The strengths and weaknesses of the prosecutor's case against can vary depending on the police officer's alleged observations and other factors. In drunk driving cases, the police and prosecution try to build factor upon factor to establish evidence that your ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired to some degree by alcohol or drugs.

Some factors may include whether the police officer could smell alcohol on your breath; if you were unsteady on your feet or displayed slurred speech. Even simple requests by the police, such as asking for your license and registration, are designed to assess whether you can follow simple commands in their reaching the determination of whether you are operating under the influence of alcohol. Additional factors in your drunk driving case may include whether you were involved in an accident; evidence of alcohol consumption in the car, such an open container; whether you submitted to a Breathalyzer (BAC) Test; or how well or poorly you performed in any Field Sobriety Tests.

Refusing the Breathalyzer in Massachusetts

Field Sobriety Tests in Massachusetts OUI / DUI Cases

Massachusetts OUI / DUI Charges Include:

• First Offense OUI/DUI Charges
• Second Offense OUI/DUI Charges
• Third Offense OUI/DUI Charges
• Fourth Offense OUI/DUI Charges
• Fifth Offense OUI/DUI Charges

• Other Related DUI / Drunk Driving Criminal Charges:
  • Motor Vehicle Homicide
  • Manslaughter While Operating a Motor Vehicle
  • Operating Under the Influence (OUI/DUI) of Alcohol or Drugs Causing Serious Bodily Injury
    
  • Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle
  • Leaving the Scene of an Accident
  • Leaving the Scene of an Accident with Personal Injury
  • Leaving the Scene of an Accident After Causing Death
    
  • Refusal to Submit to Police Officer
    
  • Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drug After License Suspended for Previous OUI / DUI
    
  • Operation of Motor Vehicle with Open Alcohol Container
  • Underage Drunk Driving
  • Child Endangerment While Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs
    

If you don't want to go to jail or face hefty fines and a suspension of your driver's license, particularly if your charged with a 2nd or Subsequent OUI / DUI in Massachusetts, then you need to be represented by an experienced Massachusetts drunk driving attorney who knows how best to defend your OUI / DUI charge.

Boston DUI Lawyer Lefteris K. Travayiakis can explain your legal rights and avenues of defense and is available 24/7 for consultation to discuss your criminal drunk driving charge.

To schedule a Free Consultation, Click Here to Contact a Boston DUI / Drunk Driving Lawyer or call 617-325-9500.