DUI Process
Worcester DUI Defense Attorneys
The DUI/OUI process in Massachusetts actually has two distinct branches: the criminal court process and the Registry Hearing with the Registry of Motor Vehicles. A Worcester DUI Lawyer at the Massachusetts DUI Defense Group can assist you in both branches of the DUI process to offer you the greatest opportunity at a positive case outcome and the ability to keep your driver's license.
About the DUI Court Process in Massachusetts
Your first court appearance will be the arraignment, at which time the Judge will read the charges you are facing. You will then enter a plea of "guilty" or "not guilty." Most often, our DUI Defense Lawyers recommend pleading "not guilty" at this point.
Your Registry Hearing most often comes after your arraignment, and a DUI Attorney at our firm can represent you at this administrative proceeding in order to help you keep your driving privileges. At the minimum, we can help you apply for a Hardship License.
The next step in the criminal process will be for your attorney to file discovery motions, seeking any and all pertinent information about your case to better prepare your defense.
Your attorney will then subpoena arrest records in order to review the officer's version of what happened at the time of your Worcester DUI arrest.
A breath test review will come next. After subpoenaing the Breathalyzer log, we can determine whether the machine was properly calibrated and maintained (police department negligence in this matter may result in our ability to suppress key evidence.) Our firm will conduct an independent investigation into all aspects of your case to build a more effective defense strategy on your behalf.
The trial for a typical drunk driving case usually takes only one day and may be before a Judge or a jury. Both sides, the prosecution and the defense, will have the opportunity to present their cases and evidence to the court, which will then render a final verdict and sentencing. Your attorney's skill and ability to clearly present your case will have a significant impact on the verdict and sentence you may face, and that is one of many reasons to involve a law firm with a track record of success in this field.
Involving a Worcester DUI Lawyer
If you are interested in learning more about how our firm can help you in the face of your Worcester OUI charges, please call us for a free consultation at (888) 456-2773. Contact us today!