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Tenacious Massachusetts DUI & Criminal Defense Lawyer
If you've been arrested in Massachusetts on a DUI charge or other criminal
matter, you need a criminal lawyer who knows how to get results and makes sure you are treated fairly. A lawyer who is
knowledgeable about Massachusetts drunk driving (also known as DUI, OUI, DWI) and other MA criminal laws.
You have found that attorney.
My name is Russell Matson, and I am a
criminal and drunk driving defense lawyer. Protecting
peoples rights in DUI cases is what I do for a living. Call me anytime, 24 hours a day at
(781)380-7730 to ask me about your case, and
what I can do to help you.
Help!! I was just Arrested
for Drunk Driving! What do I do?
First, take a deep breath. There is no need to panic, help is available.
Here's what you can expect to happen to you:
- You must appear in a Massachusetts District Court to be arraigned,
generally on the next business day. If you can have a lawyer with you at the
arraignment it may be helpful, but it's not absolutely necessary. However,
it is critically important that you do not make any statements in court
without
a lawyer present. The court will enter a plea of not guilty, and set a court
date for a pre-trial conference.
- Your next step is to find a Massachusetts lawyer to represent you.
With your lawyer's help, you can decide how you want to handle the charges
against you.
What Kind of a Lawyer do I Need?
If your facing a drunk driving charge, you can get any lawyer to represent
you, But most lawyers, if they are honest, would strongly recommend that you speak to someone who handles DUI cases
all the time. In fact, you should consider talking to several different MA or Greater Boston DUI lawyers before you
decide. The decision can be particularly important if you are facing a
second
or third offense OUI.
I know that you want a lawyer who will provide the strongest possible
defense, and in a DUI case, experience matters. DUI defense is a
complicated and tricky area of the law. I suggest that you ask any lawyer these
questions if you are
considering him or her to represent you for a serious criminal matter like a DUI
charge:
- What is your DUI defense experience?
- How many cases like mine have you won?
- Why are you the best Massachusetts DUI
defense lawyer to defend me?
A good defense lawyer will be able to tell
you:
- How you can fight your OUI charges
- How good your case is (a real answer,
not just what you want to hear)
- The advantages to
fighting or
pleading guilty.
- How quickly he can help you get back on
the road with a hardship license after your
case is over.
Take Advantage Of My Free Consultation Offer To Learn
If I Am The Lawyer For You.
Just a few quick facts about me as an attorney:
- I concentrate my practice in drunk driving defense. It's over 90% of what
I do. I am always focused on developing new legal defense techniques to best
protect and defend my
clients rights in DUI cases.
- When I take DUI cases to trial, I beat them two thirds of the time.
- I'm an expert in field sobriety tests, and I know how to cross-examine
police officers to establish the flaws in these so-called tests. I know
these tests so well that I am certified to teach others
how to properly perform field sobriety tests. I know these tests
backwards and forwards - I know them better than the police, so I can spot
their mistakes. This is critical to a good OUI
defense. No other OUI lawyer in Massachusetts has this training.
- I have written editorials, been quoted in the state's top
newspapers, and been interviewed on Fox25 News, and Channel 5 news in Boston as a
recognized
authority on Massachusetts OUI and hardship licenses after an OUI charge.
I'm frequently asked by the media for my opinions on the
subject of Massachusetts drunk driving laws.
I Will Use My Experience And Knowledge Of Massachusetts DUI
Law To Fight For Your Rights.
I understand that you may feel powerless. And you may be afraid about what could happen to you. Being accused of a serious crime is
very difficult for anyone. Just the process of being arrested, taken to jail, fingerprinted, and photographed
is tremendously dehumanizing.
But it's happened, and right now you need to ask yourself these three questions.
1. Do you know how you are going to defend yourself against the charges against you?
2. Can you find the right attorney to help you without just guessing?
3. Do you know what could happen to you if you are found guilty?
Let me give you a glimpse of what's in store for you. The first court date is an
arraignment where you are officially charged. You
and your lawyer can get and review the
police report at that time.
After that there will be a number of other court appearances . . . for a bail review (if you are in custody),
a pre-trial conference where the DA will generally offer you a
plea,
preliminary hearings where motions (motion to suppress, motion to dismiss, et.
al.) are filed, and if you chose to
fight the case, a
trial.
If you're convicted, the penalties range from: probation with or without short jail sentences,
straight probation (supervised or unsupervised), restitution, a significant number of fines, spending a very long time in jail, or in some cases, the State Prison. Should I
Fight The Case Or Should I Work Out A Deal?
That's the question you'll have to decide, and the answer will depend on a number
of factors. When we talk during your free phone consultation, I'll ask you a lot
of questions about your case and lay out all your options for you based on your
specific and unique situation. For those who want to
fight the case at trial and aren't willing to
plead guilty, the good news is that these cases can be won. In fact, I
beat them more often than not. This site lists just a few of the approaches I
use to protect your rights in a jury trial. The rationale to fight is even more
compelling with a second offense
OUI or third offense. Some of clients
simply want to settle as quickly as possible and
hire me to work out a plea right away. I
can certainly sympathize with and understand that feeling. You may just want to
put the whole unfortunate incident behind you and move on with your life. You
may be willing to live with a criminal conviction on your record since you are
confident you'll never come up against the law again. If that is what
you want to do, I'll make sure it gets done the right way. I will work with the DA to move up the court date and settle the
matter quickly. For a first offense plea, in most cases I can get the minimum penalty
allowed by law. I'll walk you through all of the paperwork and procedures step
by step, and explain everything to you along the way. You'll have to the peace
of mind to know that everything will be taken care of. And I'll go with you to the Registry to get you a hardship
license so you'll still be able to drive for 12 hours a day during the
period of your license suspension. All of my
OUI
plea procedures are documented
here. Why I Fight Drunk Driving Charges in Massachusetts
Here is a letter I wrote in response to a 7th
grader who is concerned about
drunk driving. It summarizes how I feel
about the important work I do, and why I am
proud to defend my clients, and be a zealot
advocate in our system of criminal justice.
Read the letter. Now it's
Your Turn
I've assembled a wealth of information here about what
happens when you're charged with a drunk driving offense in Massachusetts. Use
my site to educate yourself about what an experienced DUI attorney can do to
help you. And when you're ready, give me a call at the number below, and I'll be
happy to consult with you on the specifics of your case. There's never any
obligation when you call.
My practice is concentrated in the area of Massachusetts drunk driving (DUI
OUI DWI) law as well as other criminal matters. MY clients come from across the
state and all throughout greater Boston. DUI Lawyer experience counts. If you need a DUI attorney in another state, here are some
links to
some lawyer colleagues around the country.
To obtain the best possible outcome I will conduct a thorough
investigation of your case.
In breath test case, it can be extremely helpful to bring in an expert witness. And if you were found guilty after a trial you may have a right to an
appeal.
Also, changes in Mass law now makes it easier to get a hardship license
after an OUI is resolved, so you can still drive to work even in the event of a plea or
a guilty verdict on a first offense.
Whether you have been arrested for
OUI, assault and battery,
possession of drugs or some other criminal offense,
you are entitled to a strong legal defense. The Commonwealth must prove
every element of it's case beyond a reasonable doubt. Call my cell phone 24 hours
a day at (781)380-7730. I pledge to doggedly defend your rights. And
remember, my initial phone consultation is absolutely free, with no obligation. Sincerely, Russell
Matson, Attorney at Law. Attorney Russell Matson concentrates his practice
in OUI defense, Registry of Motor Vehicles
Hardship License hearings, and criminal defense.
He represents clients in courts in greater
Boston and all across
Massachusetts.
(781)380-7730
The Law Offices of Russell J. Matson, PC
44 Adams Street, Suite 5
Braintree, MA 02184
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