Questions & Answers

Additional Information: I was involved in a car accident a couple of weeks ago.  I wasn\’t arrested, but then recently I received a criminal summons/citation to appear in Woburn court for an OUI.  What kind of case can the police have?  What should I do? ATTORNEY ANSWER: You should sign Section B on the reverse […]

Additional Information: Generally, what kind of alcohol does a person need to consume to exceed the legal limit to be considered driving drunk?  I had 3 drinks within 3 hours and was recently arrested by a MA trooper for DUI.   I cooperated and did field sobriety tests and breathalyzer. We have a family with 4

Additional Information: Can a police officer or state trooper force an individual to take a blood alcohol test?  I was involved in a serious car accident on Rte 495 recently and the passenger of the other vehicle was taken to the hospital.   I thought I had the choice to decline taking a blood alcohol test,

Additional Information: I understand there are 3 ways to measure your blood alcohol content: blood test, urine test and breathalyzer.  If stopped by the police, what should I know in order to make an intelligent choice about which blood alcohol test I should take? ATTORNEY ANSWER: It is not your option which type of test

Additional Information: I was pulled over by Boston police last weekend. I politely declined taking the breath test.  I have my own personal breathalyzer and had taken it before getting behind the wheel.  I told the police officer that my BAC was .06 based on my own personal device and he still arrested me.   Will

Additional Information: Our 20 year old son was arrested for drunk driving in Westford.  Are the laws the same for an underage (under 21) or teen DUI arrest?  Are the penalties the same? ATTORNEY ANSWER: The laws are the same. However, because your son was under 21 he will suffer from enhanced license suspensions and

Additional I nformation: I was arrested and charged with DUI/OUI in Worcester.  The police have videotaped evidence of my driving and I was driving erratically.   With that kind of evidence, can a good drunk driving lawyer help? ATTORNEY ANSWER: The real issue is whether they videotaped you while performing the field tests and the booking

Additional Information: Just to be prepared, If I\’m stopped by the police or MA state trooper and he asks me if I\’ve been drinking, what should I say?  I think I should decline taking a breathalyzer, is that right? ATTORNEY ANSWER: If stopped by a police officer and asked whether or not you have been

Additional Information: Over the weekend, my girlfriend was arrested by the Easton police for driving under the influence.  She had one glass of wine at dinner and is going to fight the case.  Will she or I have to testify at trial? ATTORNEY ANSWER: There is no requirement for you or your girlfriend to testify.