A conviction for OUI, also known as DUI or driving under the influence in other states, can carry steep penalties. A skilled OUI lawyer who is familiar with the law and science behind OUI cases can help you navigate the legal process and avoid a conviction.
A qualified OUI defense attorney can evaluate your case, plan a strategy to minimize the impact of the criminal charge on your license and life and fight aggressively to secure a not guilty verdict in court. Gary Pacella has extensive experience defending clients charged with OUI, and he will fight diligently to protect your legal rights, reputation and freedom.
OUI charges are criminal offenses that are punishable by fines and jail time in the State of Massachusetts. They are often based on an officer’s observations of driving behavior or chemical evidence such as blood and breath tests that determine the presence of alcohol and/or drugs in the driver’s body.
Having a qualified OUI defense attorney can be critical in resolving your case, as there are many potential defenses that can be utilized to defend an OUI prosecution. These include unreliable field sobriety tests that are highly subjective and administered by poorly trained officers; malfunctioning breath test equipment; errors in the collection of chemical blood samples, and failure to follow strict procedures in the administration of these tests.
As a former prosecutor, Attorney Pacella has handled thousands of OUI cases and understands the tactics used by the prosecution in these cases. He utilizes his experience as both a Prosecutor and a criminal defense attorney to get the best results for each client he represents in OUI matters. OUI lawyer