Massachusetts DUI Attorney Blog

Two area men face Massachusetts OUI charges after recent arrests. One was allegedly involved in a single-vehicle accident; the other was arrested after a phone call to police about an erratic driver in a residential neighborhood.

A Massachusetts criminal defense attorney experienced in handling drunk driving charges should be called to represent anyone facing charges of operating under the influence in Massachusetts. Drunk driving charges can have serious consequences, including hefty fines, jail time, the loss of your license and higher insurance premiums. A Massachusetts drunk driving conviction may even prevent you from remaining employed or obtaining future employment for certain jobs.

A 36-year-old man pleaded innocent on Monday in Attleboro District Court to drunk driving charges in connection with a single-vehicle accident over the weekend at Thacher and South Main streets.

The Sun Chronicle reported that the Rhode Island defendant was driving an SUV that struck a utility pole around 3 a.m. Saturday.

Police reported that a blood alcohol test found the defendant was twice the legal limit of .08. He was charged with drunk driving, driving to endanger and driving without a license and is due back in court on April 9.

In a separate case, Dedham police arrested a 27-year-old Westwood man on Massachusetts OUI charges. Police responded to Bridge Street shortly after 5 p.m. after receiving calls about an erratic driver, according to the Dedham Transcript.

Police questioned the defendant, who was driving a red Honda Civic, and claim he was swaying back and forth and smelled of alcohol. A police lieutenant reported the defendant admitted to drinking alcohol and was arrested and charged with driving under the influence.

The defendant made his first appearance in Dedham District Court and a pre-trial hearing has been set.