Stoughton District Court DUI Defense
If you've been arrested for DUI in Norfolk County, and your case has been assigned to the Stoughton District Court, you can get local court information here.
Once you go to court, it is up to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (through the District Attorney's Office) to charge and bring you - the alleged offender - to trial. The Prosecutor is a lawyer who works for the Commonwealth and who is responsible for developing and presenting the government's case against you. Think of the Prosecutor as your opponent as the two of you will go head-to-head against each other in court.
Prosecuting DUI cases is what these government lawyers do day-in and day-out. Accordingly, if you have been charged with a Massachusetts OUI (Operating Under the Influence) in Avon, Canton, or Sharon and you want to preserve your rights as a defendant by striking a fair balance in court, it is very important that you retain an aggressive and experienced DUI Defense Attorney in Norfolk County.
Aggressive & Experienced DUI Attorneys
For Your Stoughton District Court Appearance
Our South Eastern Massachusetts DUI Defense Attorneys would be happy to meet with you and assess your case. We can advise you on how to challenge the evidence, beat your DUI, and give you the insight on some of our favorite defenses.
Whether you're a first time or repeat offender, we'll help you understand the DUI court process and Registry Hearings, along with Melanie's Law & Penalties.
To get more information or to schedule an appointment, contact us online or
call us at (800) 838-6684. We answer calls at night and on weekends -
we even meet with clients on Sundays!
Your Day in Court
In making the decision whether to go forward with a case or not, the Prosecutor usually considers if the case is legally sound and if it can be proven. Should the Prosecutor exercise his or her discretion by deciding not to go forward with a case, it will usually be dismissed.
At your first court appearance (this is referred to as your arraignment), the Judge will advise you of the charges brought against you by the Prosecutor. These charges are typically related to the Massachusetts drunk driving statute, which is M.G.L. Chapter 90, Section 24. As the defendant, you either plead guilty or not guilty to the charges and your next court appearance (the pretrial conference) is set.
Based on your own circumstances, you and your attorney may find it best to plea bargain with the Prosecutor. A plea bargain is sort of how it sounds - it's a type of bargain. You and the Norfolk County District Attorney make a specific arrangement whereby you agree to plead guilty to a lesser charge - i.e. speeding - in exchange for the Commonwealth to not prosecute you any further.
If working a deal with the Prosecutor is not an option, we move toward the Pretrial Conference where your South Eastern Massachusetts DUI Defense Attorneys file motions to gather all information about the case, subpoena arrest records, field sobriety and breathalyzer test results, and any booking tapes in order to help get you out of the charge altogether or at least get the charges reduced.
FREE Case Evaluation
If you would like to meet with one of our DUI Defense Attorneys, we'll be happy to schedule an appointment with you. The first half-hour conference is free, and there is no further obligation at all.
When you come to our office, bring everything that you have with you - the police report, documents dealing with your arrest or prior DUI cases - along with any questions you have about what happens next.
Contact us - in Norwood or Plymouth - or at any of our other local offices throughout Massachusetts.