Methuen OUI Defense Attorney

You are considered by the law to be driving under the influence of alcohol if your blood alcohol content (BAC) is .08 percent or higher. Although each state has the final determination regarding what BAC is considered intoxicated, .08 percent is the Massachusetts and federal standard. Your BAC is calculated mainly through three different types of tests: urine tests, blood tests and breath tests. These tests do have limitations and are all capable of error.

A skilled drunk driving attorney will be aware of the different types of technology used in determining a person's BAC and know how to rebut evidence gained from such devices. Oftentimes instruments are not properly calibrated, sometimes instruments measure things other than alcohol, and sometimes instruments are not properly cared for. An experienced Haverhill drunk driving defense attorney from DiBella Law Offices, P.C., can determine if any of these things played a role in your BAC test.

In addition to being asked to complete a BAC test, law enforcement officers can ask those alleged to be driving drunk to complete a range of field sobriety tests. Field sobriety tests are voluntary tests that you do not have to perform. (You may still be penalized for not taking these voluntary tests with a license suspension in some states.) If field sobriety tests are not performed properly, they can provide evidence of intoxication. A skilled Lawrence OUI defense lawyer should be able to argue on your behalf if a field sobriety test was improperly conducted.

Contact a Haverhill Drunk Driving Defense Lawyer

If you or someone you know has been arrested for driving drunk, it is imperative that you contact a Boston DUI attorney right away. An experienced DUI attorney should not only inform you of your rights, but also fight to make sure those rights are protected.

Some states will automatically revoke a person's driver's license if he or she is accused of drunk driving and won't submit to the Breathalyzer test. In order to save your driving privileges if you have been stopped for drunk driving, you will have to act fast. You will only have a limited amount of time to argue your case to keep your license. Driver's license suspensions are often handled by the department of transportation and require a separate hearing.

High Quality legal representation boston results without the drive

$135,000.00
Settlement for a dog bite where the medical bills were $3,900.00.
$50,000.00
Motorcycle Accident- Motorcycle was cut off by a motor vehicle resulting in the motorcycle crashing. Although the responsible party fled and was subsequently not found we were able to utilize the motorcycle uninsured provision of its insurance policy to recover $50,000.00 settlement.
$25,000.00
Passenger in a motor vehicle accident where the operator went off the road during inclement weather and struck numerous mailboxes. Some soft tissue as well as a broken ankle resulted from the accident.
$75,000.00
Civil Litigation
$50,000.00
A teenage girl was crossing the street and was struck by an oncoming car. The driver was on a cell phone. The girl received slight hairline fractures to her pelvic bone and was bruised and scrapped up.
$8,500.00
The driver of a motor vehicle came to a complete stop at an off ramp. His car was part of a domino collision in which his car was struck by the car behind him which was struck by a pickup truck. The passenger received minor soft tissue injuries.
Divorce
Wife in a 32 year marriage received an award of alimony in the amount of roughly $8,000.00 a month in addition to half of all retirement accounts, pensions as well as half of an inheritance received by the spouse.
Criminal
Attorney DiBella has handled hundreds of criminal matters throughout all of MA and NH for all types of crimes and offenses. Below is just a sampling of results he has obtained. Please feel free to contact our office to find out results regarding offenses similar to ones you may have been charged with that may not be listed below.
Assault and Battery
Client, was the spouse of the alleged victim, was arrested for Domestic Assault and Battery. Client's wife alleged that Client had grabbed her by the throat and threw her to the ground during an argument. When the police arrived, they allegedly observed marks on her throat.. Attorney DiBella, investigated this matter, counsels Client and his wife, then advocates to the prosecutor that the case should not go forward. Today, on a pre-trial date, Attorney DiBella had the wife assert her marital privilege not to have to testify against her spouse. The prosecutor conceded that they could not move forward without the wife's testimony. Result: Case Dismissed.
Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol
Client, a middle aged woman, was driving during inclement weather. The client struck a guard rail. When Police arrived she admitted that she had been drinking and went on to take the breathalyzer test and blew over the legal limit if .08. Attorney DiBella investigated this matter and was able to work out a deal with the district attorney which continued the case without a finding for a period of one year. After that one year if the client does not have any further criminal issues the case will be dismissed. Result: CWOF/Dismissed.
Possession of Controlled Substance with Intent to Distribute/School Zone Violation
Client, a 47 year-old man, faced a school-zone charge, which carries a minimum, mandatory penalty of two years in the house of correction. Attorney DiBella, investigated this matter, and drafted a breakdown letter to present to the district attorney. Attorney DiBella was able to get the school zone charge which carries a minimum mandatory of 2 years dropped and the possession with Intent to distribute charges dropped to straight possession. The client served NO jail time and was given straight probation. Result: School Zone Charge Dropped
Indecent Assault and Battery
Client was charged with committing 2 acts of Indecent assault and Battery. The prosecution alleged that Client was drinking with family and friends at a party. The Client was coming on to a woman at the party. The Client and alleged victim both sleep over. The Client was inappropriately touching the victim without her consent. Over the course of two years, Attorney DiBella investigated this matter and prepared the case for trial. During the course of his investigation, Attorney DiBella uncovered exculpatory evidence; including (1) inconsistencies in the young woman's story; Result : Indecent A&B dropped to Straight A&B eliminating the need for sex offender registration.
Breaking and Entering with Intent to Commit a Felony
Result: Case Dismissed.

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