South Shore DUI Attorney
What Breath & Chemical Tests are done in Southeastern Massachusetts?
If you are arrested for drunk driving in Southeastern Massachusetts, you will be taken to the police station for booking. Once there, the police officer will ask you to submit to a test to determine your blood alcohol content (BAC). Massachusetts laws insist on measuring blood alcohol by means of either blood or breath analysis. However, the breathalyzer has been the commonly-used method. Once arrested, you breathe through a tube into a breathalyzer machine. The results will be recorded as a blood alcohol level and printed out on a ticket.
The test is then done a second time. This second test result should be within .02 percent of the first result for the test to be considered valid. A valid test result of .08 percent or greater results in a pretrial suspension of the driver's license for 30 days, or until the case is disposed of - whichever comes first.
Either law enforcement or the court may generate a six month suspension on a .08 percent or greater test result for first time offenses. If you are underage, levels of .02 percent or greater can cause a suspension.
Lawyer for DUI Defense on the South Coast
It is important to have a strong and skilled Southeastern Massachusetts DUI Attorney at your side for your DUI defense. Our law firm brings in scientific experts to challenge the accuracy of breathalyzer test results. We know the steps to take to build strong arguments designed to win OUI cases. Our DUI Defense Attorneys are faced everyday with questions from clients about whether the breathalyzer test results create a situation where you cannot dispute the results and you are automatically considered guilty. Nothing could be further from the truth. Our highly competent attorneys can carefully review all of the evidence and mount a proper defense on your behalf.
When it comes to litigating breath & chemical test cases, our attorneys vigorously and tirelessly fight for clients, both in the District Court and at the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV). Our motto of "All Cases, All Hours, All Courts" explains our determination, drive, and accountability in obtaining the best possible result for our clients. Learn more about Massachusetts DUI laws in our FAQ Section, and then call (800) 838-6684 for a FREE Case Evaluation or contact us online. |