DUI
Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious offense, and if you have been charged with a DUI or drunk driving, contact Attorney Risa Freeman today. With years of experience dealing with DUI charges in Massachusetts, Risa Freeman can make a substantial difference in the outcome of your case.
A DUI is a criminal offense defined as operating a vehicle while your ability to operate that vehicle has been impaired by the consumption of alcohol or other drugs. After a long day at work and after a few drinks, people may feel well enough to drive, however alcohol impairs judgment and coordination, which can result in devastating consequences. In the United States, alcohol plays a role in nearly 40% of all vehicle-related deaths and costs $51 billion each year. Being convicted of a DUI can end in jail time, loss of driving privileges, increased auto insurance rates, ignition interlock device, DUI school, scarlet letter license plates, lifetime conviction, foreign county admission denied, inability to rent a car, and much more.
To determine if a driver has had too much to drink or is too intoxicated to be driving, law enforcement officers use three different methods:
- Simple observation: studying demeanor of vehicle operator and determining if he/she is intoxicated based on general behavior
- Sobriety test: walk in a straight line, recite the alphabet (forwards and backwards)
- Blood alcohol test: breathalyzer calculates amount of alcohol in the blood by measuring the alcohol in the driver’s breath, blood, and/or urine
A recent study showed an alarming rate of repeat offenders when it comes to driving under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol. It is crucial to have an attorney on your side to help you understand the complexity of the laws and regulations associated with DUI’s. If you or someone you know has been convicted of a DUI, contact an attorney with the Law Office of Risa Freeman for a DUI consultation. They will work to understand your situation and fight inside and out of the courtroom to see that you get all that you deserve.
To schedule a consultation, please call Attorney Risa Freeman at (617) 479-4020. She looks forward to aggressively protecting your rights.
