Lowell DUI Lawyer

“The liberties of none are safe unless the liberties of all are protected”
– William O. Douglas, Associate Justice, U.S. Supreme Court (1961)

imgMany Massachusetts cities and towns vigorously enforce the state’s operating under the influence laws. OUI charges, often referred to as DUI or DWI offenses, are highly complex. Being arrested for a DUI can be an intimidating experience, and most drivers have many questions and concerns about the future. If you are accused of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, it is vital that, as soon as possible, you hire a Lowell DUI lawyer knowledgeable in the various ways that you can defend your case.

Ryan Sullivan and Murat Erkan prosecuted many DUI cases as assistant district attorneys in the Lawrence, Lowell, Ayer, Haverhill, Salem, Woburn, Malden, Peabody, Newburyport and Cambridge District Courts as well as the Middlesex and Essex Superior Courts. Now as criminal defense lawyers, we draw on that experience to zealously defend individuals accused of driving while under the influence in Massachusetts. If you or a loved one is charged with a DUI, call to schedule a consultation in our conveniently located office in Andover, MA.

DUI Resources

Skilled DUI Defense Attorneys Who Can See Your Case From Both Sides

As former assistant DA’s, we know that there is no one-size-fits-all defense to drunk driving charges. Our DUI attorneys approach each case in Lowell with a unique strategy fit to the specific facts of the case. We know that looking at a case from all sides is invaluable to deciding a winning strategy. We are driven to work harder than the prosecutor in analyzing all of the details of a DUI, will fight aggressively for the most favorable outcome in every case, and have a history of achieving results.

OUI Lawyers That can Handle any Case

  • First-time offenses: A first-offense OUI/DUI charge is a serious matter. First-time drunk driving charges in Massachusetts are far more than glorified traffic offenses. License suspension, mandatory programs, increase in insurance, significant penalties — these are just some of the consequences that can result from a first offense.
  • Repeat OUI/DUI offenses: A charge for an OUI second offense or more increases the potential for jail or prison time. In addition to longer license suspensions, required ignition interlock devices, inpatient treatment, and mandatory jail time, having a subsequent offense carries with it serious penalties that could even result in a felony conviction.
  • Loss of driving privileges: While significant fines and potential jail time are often concerns in OUI cases, the adverse impact on your privilege to drive is often a vital concern. From months long suspensions to lifetime revocation of your right to drive, the consequences for a DUI are severe in Massachusetts.
  • Breath test refusal in Massachusetts: Although your chances of success in your case may be better if you refuse to take a breath test, there are significant periods of license suspensions for refusal to take the test. Having a six month, three year, or greater license suspension can result in an incredible hardship. A skilled DUI lawyer can guide you through your options in Lowell.

img

Our attorneys are responsible for the most important court ruling in Massachusetts in decades, resulting in some 29,000 individuals convicted of OUI getting a second chance. Click here to read the Supreme Judicial Court’s decision in Commonwealth v. Hallinan, 491 Mass. 730 (2022).

Get in Touch With an Experienced Lowell DUI Defense Lawyer

Reaching out to a qualified Lowell DUI lawyer as soon as possible after an arrest is vital to making the right decisions on how to proceed. Call us at (978) 474-0054 or contact us online today to schedule your consultation.