Stoneham OUI Defense Lawyer

If you have been charged with driving under the influence (DUI) or operating under the influence (OUI) in Stoneham, you need an experienced defense lawyer by your side to protect your rights. At Spring & Spring, we are committed to defending our clients from the serious consequences that can come with a DUI/OUI conviction. We will work relentlessly to protect your rights and future. Contact us today for a free case evaluation with a Stoneham OUI defense attorney.

Why Clients Trust Our Stoneham DUI Defense Lawyers

We have a long track record of securing positive case results for our DUI/OUI clients.
Attorney Chris Spring is a former prosecutor – he knows how the other side works.
Our criminal defense lawyers have more than 20 years of practice area experience.
We will put you first throughout every step of your case.
Attorney Spring will personally handle your case, not a paralegal or assistant.

How Can an OUI Defense Attorney in Stoneham Help?

Being convicted of an OUI in Stoneham could result in life-changing penalties, including prison time, hefty fines, and driver’s license suspension for up to one year. The right criminal defense lawyer can help protect you from these consequences by creating a customized defense to suit your specific needs.

Potential defense strategies for an OUI include:

Lack of probable cause to make the arrest
Reasonable explanation for alleged symptoms of intoxication
Inaccurate or unreliable field sobriety tests
False breath, blood or urine test results
Rising blood alcohol level
Constitutional or Miranda rights violations

A Stoneham DUI defense lawyer from Spring & Spring will use advanced legal knowledge and expertise to navigate your case, plan a strategic defense, negotiate with prosecutors for reduced charges or penalties, and/or defend you at trial. During each phase of your case, our defense attorneys will ensure that your legal rights are fully protected.

What Are the Elements of a DUI Case in Massachusetts?

The crime of DUI/OUI is defined in Mass. General Laws c.90 § 24 as operating a motor vehicle on a public road while under the influence of intoxicating liquor and/or drugs. During an OUI criminal case in Massachusetts, the prosecution must prove certain elements as true beyond a reasonable doubt to secure a conviction against the defendant.

These elements generally include:

Operation or actual physical control of a motor vehicle;
While under the influence of alcohol, drugs or a combination of both;
With proof of impairment, such as a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08 or higher;
And a lawful arrest based on probable cause.

The prosecution must have enough admissible evidence to establish the required elements of an OUI against you. Your attorney can work to block certain evidence from the court due to issues such as constitutional rights violations or a broken chain of evidence to poke holes in the prosecutor’s case.

Where to Go for Your OUI Case in Stoneham

If you get arrested and charged with operating under the influence in Stoneham, Massachusetts, your case will be heard in the Woburn District Court:

Address: 30 Pleasant Street, Woburn, MA 01801
Phone number: (781) 935-4000
Fax: Clerk’s Office (781) 933-4404, Probation Department (781) 932-2593
Email: cmwoburndc@jud.state.ma.us
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm

The Woburn District Court also serves the cities of Burlington, North Reading, Reading, Wilmington, Winchester and Woburn.

Contact Our Stoneham OUI Defense Attorneys Today

You do not have to face an operating under the influence charge on your own. The attorneys at Spring & Spring are prepared to help you fight these charges or mitigate the penalties against you as much as possible. Contact us to begin your case with a free consultation with an attorney. Call (617) 513-9444 or contact us online anytime for more information.