DWIWorcester County, Massachusetts DWI Lawyer
Worcester County DWI Lawyer handling DWI, OUI & drunk driving cases in Worcester, Massachusetts and Worcester County. Worcester DWI Attorney Josh Weinberger.
The offense of drunk driving in Massachusetts is called OUI or Operating Under the Influence. It can also be referred to as DWI or Driving While Intoxicated. Being charged with OUI/DWI will result in a complex legal process with serious penalties if found guilty.
Hiring an experienced Massachusetts OUI/DWI lawyer has many benefits, including peace of mind while being guided through the legal maze and protection of your rights. Worcester County DWI Lawyer Josh Weinberger understands the DWI criminal system and knows Massachusetts DWI laws well. His experience and guidance can make a difference in the outcome of your case.
For a free review of your case, contact Worcester OUI/DWI Attorney Josh Weinberger by filling out the request form to the left or calling (877) 289-0839. Attorney Josh Weinberger will outline the legal options for your specific case, as well as the fees for representing you, before you have to decide to hire him.
There are both immediate penalties for being charged with drunk driving in Massachusetts and long-term consequences if convicted. These include loss of license, jail, loss of auto insurance or higher premiums, mandatory enrollment in an alcohol education program and fines. The severity of the penalties depends on a number of factors, such as blood alcohol level at the time of arrest, whether you have prior alcohol related traffic cases and whether you caused an accident with injury. The specifics of your case and your needs will influence how a DWI attorney builds the most appropriate defense.
Many first offenses for Massachusetts DWI are resolved through 'alternative disposition' plea bargains. It is important to note however that to accept a plea bargain, one must plead guilty. That would mean having an arrest record, which could impact your ability to find or keep a job. It could also limit your ability to open credit accounts.
Worcester County Massachusetts DWI Attorney Josh Weinberger will protect your future by aggressively fighting the charges against you and making the prosecution prove its case. If they cannot, there is an opportunity to have your case reduced or even dismissed.
If you have been charged with drunk driving in Worcester County your driver's license will be suspended. The duration depends on a number of conditions, such as having a blood alcohol content above the legal limit at the time of your arrest, whether you refused to submit to a breath or blood test and whether you are an underage or commercial driver. The license suspension period for a first offense is usually a minimum of 30 days though it can be for as much as one year.
You can request a license appeal hearing and fight the suspension but you must make a written request within 15 days of the date of your arrest. A hardship license is another resort but not guaranteed.
As part of his comprehensive services, Worcester Massachusetts DWI Lawyer Josh Weinberger can assist you with the license hearing and improve the chances of keeping your license. The window for requesting a hearing is very short, so contact Josh Weinberger for immediate help.
Massachusetts recently changed the law enabling the courts to take a 'lifetime lookback' for prior incidents of drunk driving. This means that any and all arrests for DWI in Massachusetts never expire can be used against you when determining penalties at sentencing. This is another reason why it is important to fight the charges and try to keep your record clean.
Worcester County DWI Attorney Joshua Weinberger practices criminal law throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, with a focus on OUI/DWI defense. Attorney Joshua Weinberger received a juris doctorate from Suffolk University Law School. He is a member of the Plymouth County Bar Association and the Massachusetts Bar Association. Attorney Weinberger had argued appeals of criminal convictions through the Massachusetts Appeals Court, and he has appeared before the Supreme Judicial Court.
Worcester County Massachusetts DWI Lawyer Josh Weinberger offers an initial consultation at no cost. You can contact filling Attorney Josh Weinberger by filling out the form to the left or calling (877) 289-0839. Call now for the best result in your case.
