Massachusetts DUI Defense

By: Eddie Tobey
Submitted: 2007-01-17 16:23:32
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Getting arrested for DUI, being taken to jail, getting fingerprinted and photographed can be a humiliating process that can leave the offender confused, angry and fearful. A DUI charge can have serious repercussions. A conviction could result in the offender losing his or her license, being fined, a possible jail sentence, loss of insurance or even getting cut off by the insurance company and having problems when applying for a job.

According to Massachusetts law, there are at least 20 different challenges that can be made to DUI charges. This provides the offender with many different options to help get a reduction in sentences. DUI attorneys can talk to the District Attorney about agreeing to a plea for the minimum penalty allowed under Massachusetts law or they can help fight the case.

The fact that all the District Attorney has to prove is that the offender was too drunk to drive or that the blood alcohol ratio exceeded permissible limits is all the more reason to hire a reputed DUI attorney. The attorney can challenge the case and force to District Attorney to prove that the arresting officer made the arrest properly, that the offender was properly advised of his or her rights, that the equipment used was working properly, and even that the person operating the equipment was certified to operate it.

All these facts can strengthen one’s case and go a long way in helping the defendant regain his or her freedom and keep the license.

The defense can also consist of having the District Attorney provide the defendant’s attorney with the names and addresses of all the people he plans to use as witnesses along with their recorded testimony. This will help the defendant’s lawyer prepare proper questions. Furthermore, the District Attorney can be forced to provide any information or material that he has which shows that the defendant may not be guilty as charged or which may help the defendant receive a lighter sentence.

Massachusetts DUI provides detailed information on Massachusetts DUI, Massachusetts DUI Arrests, Massachusetts DUI Attorneys, Massachusetts DUI Defense and more. Massachusetts DUI is affiliated with Florida DUI Attorneys.

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