Bristol County, Massachusetts DWI Defense Attorney

The charge of drunk driving in Massachusetts is called Operating Under the Influence (OUI). It is also commonly referred to as Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) or Driving Under the Influence (DUI). Whatever the name, it is a serious criminal offense with severe penalties. To successfully fight the charges filed against you, you need an attorney who focuses on drunk driving defense and is familiar with Massachusetts OUI/DWI laws. Bristol County Massachusetts DUI Attorney Edward H. Sharkansky has that experience and he will aggressively work to win your case.

Taunton DWI Attorney Edward Sharkansky focuses on defending people charged with suspicion of drunk driving in Massachusetts. He will use his extensive legal and courtroom experience and his DUI defense knowledge in an effort to get your case dismissed or reduced.

Win your case

Bristol County DWI Attorney Edward Sharkansky will represent you throughout your case. In addition to helping you keep your driver’s license, he will develop and implement a defense aimed at getting your case dismissed. He will review breath test equipment maintenance and calibration records, challenge blood, breath or urine evidence and the way it was collected, interview witnesses, review the police arrest report for errors in procedure and policy, use expert witnesses to bolster your defense and prepare for a jury trial. Each case is unique though Edward Sharkansky will not simply accept a plea offer from the prosecution. He will work for the best possible result from your Massachusetts DWI case.

Massachusetts DWI Penalties

The penalties for even a first offense MA DWI/OUI are severe and can include loss of driver’s license, fines of up to $5000, a jail sentence, higher auto insurance rates or loss of policy and mandatory alcohol education classes. In addition to court fines, you would also be required to pay a Victim Fee, a probation supervision fee and a license reinstatement fee. Subsequent convictions for DWI would increase the penalties, even if many years passed between arrests.

Being found guilty of Driving While Intoxicated or Operating Under the Influence in the State of Massachusetts would result in having a criminal record. This could impact your freedom and your ability to find or keep a job.

It is important to fight the DWI charges filed against you. Not all attorneys practice OUI/DWI defense and because of the complex and serious nature of a drunk driving offense, you need an attorney who handles such cases regularly. Bristol County Massachusetts DWI Lawyer Edward Sharkansky has the experience and ability to make a difference in the outcome of your case. Let him protect your rights and your future.

About Bristol County DWI Attorney Edward Sharkansky

The focus of Edward Sharkansky’s law practice is DWI defense. The firm handles hundreds of drunk driving cases each year, giving Taunton DWI Lawyer Edward Sharkansky unparalleled experience and defense insight. More importantly he has a very high success record of winning DWI cases. As a former prosecutor he is able to anticipate and prepare for both sides of the issue.

Bristol County DWI Lawyer Edward Sharkansky graduated from George Washington University and received his juris doctorate from the Northeastern University School of Law. He is a member of the National College for DUI Defense, the National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, the Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, the Massachusetts Bar Association and the Plymouth County Bar Association.

Keep your driver’s license

Once criminal charges for OUI/DWI have been filed against you, the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles will automatically suspend your driver’s license. You have thirty days of the date of your arrest to file an appeal if you wish to keep your license. If Registry of Motor Vehicles denies your petition, you can appeal the decision in court. You can also request a hardship license that would allow you to drive between home and school or work. The process can be difficult, confusing and frustrating. Taunton, Massachusetts DWI Lawyer Edward Sharkansky can help you keep your driver’s license.

Personal Service
Taunton DWI Attorney Edward Sharkansky understands the emotional impact of a drunk driving arrest. He will outline your legal options and answer your questions. He will offer both an aggressive defense and personal service to ease your mind. Don’t risk your future, Bristol County drunk driving defense lawyer Edward Sharkansky is there to help you win your case.

Learn more about how Bristol County Massachusetts DWI Attorney Edward Sharkansky can help you by calling (508) 587-7977 or filling out the form to the left. The initial review of your case is free.

Bristol County DWI Lawyer Edward H. Sharkansky serves the following areas: Acushnet, Attleboro, Berkley, Dartmouth, Dighton, Easton, Fairhaven, Fall River, Freetown, Mansfield, New Bedford, North Attleborough, Norton, Raynham, Rehoboth, Seekonk, Somerset, Swansea, Taunton and Westport, Massachusetts.

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