Boston, Massachusetts OUI/DUI Lawyer

Suffolk County DUI Defense Lawyer handling drunk driving cases in Boston, Massachusetts and Suffolk County. Boston DUI Attorney Patrick T. Donovan.

A drunk driving offense in Massachusetts is called OUI-Operating Under the Influence. It can also be referred to as DUI-Driving Under the Influence AND DWI-Driving While Intoxicated. In any case, it is a serious offense that will be better resolved with professional legal guidance.

Boston, Massachusetts OUI/DUI Lawyer Patrick Donovan will protect your rights and seek dismissal or reduction of the charges filed against you. As a former Assistant District Attorney and an accomplished defense attorney, Patrick Donovan understands Massachusetts DUI laws, has performed extensive trial work and knows how to anticipate the prosecution and law enforcement efforts. That experience will provide you with the best possible results for your case.

For more information on how to win your Massachusetts OUI/DUI, contact Suffolk County DUI Criminal Defense Lawyer Patrick Donovan by filling out the consultation request form to the left or calling (617) 479-1800. The initial review of your case is free.

Massachusetts Penalties for OUI/DUI

The State of Massachusetts has a ‘per se’ OUI/DUI law, which identifies legal intoxication as having a blood alcohol content of 0.08% or higher. Depending on the details of the case, this can result in a jail sentence, fines and a suspended driver’s license. Many first time DUI offenses are resolved with ‘alternative disposition’ probation plea bargains, which call for probation, mandatory participation in an alcohol education program and temporary loss of license. The penalties are greater if you refused a breath test, have prior DUI convictions, were involved in an accident that caused harm or are under the age of 21.

Note that with probation you will still have a criminal record. That could lead to loss of auto insurance, difficulties finding or keeping a job and even travel restrictions. The only way to protect your future is to fight the charges against you. Suffolk County, Massachusetts DUI Attorney Patrick Donovan can help.

Patrick Donovan will represent you through all phases of your DUI case, including working to keep your driver’s license from being suspended, filing motions to suppress the case, challenging evidence against you, questioning police procedures and preparing for a jury trial.

Hiring Boston DUI Attorney Patrick Donovan can make a difference in the outcome of your case.

About Suffolk County, Massachusetts DUI Lawyer Patrick Donovan

Patrick T. Donovan offers criminal legal defense services, with a focus on Massachusetts drunk driving cases. In addition to an experienced, aggressive legal representation, Mr. Donovan will offer you personal service. He will listen to your expectations, answer your questions and offer support during this trying time.

For your convenience, VISA and MasterCard are accepted for payment of services.

Suffolk County DUI Attorney Patrick Donovan is a lifelong resident of the Boston area. He received an undergraduate degree from the University of Rochester, after which he worked in the Massachusetts State House of Representatives. He received a Juris Doctorate from Suffolk University Law School.

Patrick Donovan is a member of the Massachusetts Bar, the National College of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Norfolk County Bar and the Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

For immediate help with your Massachusetts DUI, fill out the form to the left or call Boston DUI Lawyer Patrick T. Donovan at (617) 479-1800. Phones are answered 24 hours a day.