DUI Defense Lawyer on the South Shore and Cape Cod

Were you stopped at a Sobriety Checkpoint?

A field sobriety checkpoint is a location on the road or highway where the police have set up a traffic stop point to check drivers for alcohol consumption and possible drunk driving offenses.  The Massachusetts courts have held that these checkpoints are legal.  But law enforcement must adhere to a strict set of guidelines when conducting these.  However, as with any other type of OUI, failure of law enforcement to adhere to the guidelines will render any evidence following a stop to be inadmissible.  We urgently recommend you obtain the services of an experienced Southeastern Massachusetts OUI Defense Lawyer to assist you in your defense.

Attorney for DUI Defense in Southeastern Massachusetts

Being stopped at a sobriety checkpoint can be frightening and confusing.  You may not be aware of your rights in such a situation.  There are many aspects of this stop that must comply with exact legal procedures, and if the police officer failed to follow them to the letter of the law, you may be able to get your charges dismissed.  Good, law-abiding citizens are charged with OUI/DUI every day - doctors, lawyers, engineers, accountants, construction workers, politicians, soccer moms, and even students.  Most aren't used to being referred to as a "defendant" or seeing their names on criminal complaints.  What most forget, however, is that being charged with an OUI/DUI is far from being guilty of the crime.  Police officers are not perfect, and their mistakes and procedural errors are common in Massachusetts.  The burden of proof rests with the Commonwealth (through the District Attorney's Office) to prove each element of the crime, beyond a reasonable doubt.

Call The Massachusetts DUI Defense Group if you've been stopped in a roadblock and arrested on a DUI charge. We can answer your questions about your drunk driving charge and are available around the clock and even on the weekends.

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