Massachusetts Drunk Driving

Have you been accused of operating a vehicle while impaired or intoxicated in Quincy, Massachusetts? You are not alone. Hundreds of people every year are falsely accused and charged with OUI and suffer for it. Failing a field sobriety test does not mean you are impaired or intoxicated while driving a vehicle. It just means you failed a test forced upon you under pressure. Given the circumstance, many of us will cave in under the stress of a field sobriety test. There is no reason you should not hire an experienced attorney with a proven track record defending clients charged with OUI.

The penalties for OUI are severe and should not be taken lightly. Not only will your driver's license be revoked for a year, hefty fines and increased insurance rates are among the penalties for OUI. First offenders may even face jail time!

OUI offenders often make simple mistakes when pulled over by a police officer. Knowing the answers to these questions can save you from a lot of unnecessary hassle by the police department:

• Should you be operating a vehicle while intoxicated?
• What is your current blood-alcohol level?
• Can I refuse a field sobriety test?
• Should I contact an attorney if arrested?

While no one should ever operate a vehicle while intoxicated, sometimes officers make mistakes and pull over innocent individuals and charge them with OUI. Knowing how many drinks you have and how many put you over the blood-alcohol level can also save you from being charged with OUI.

Yes, you may refuse a field sobriety test. Overzealous police officers may pull you over simply to see whether you will pass or fail a field sobriety test. This kind of entrapment often leads to false arrests.