Criminal Defense
When a defendant admits to sufficient facts and a CWOF is entered, the following steps must occur (often orally at a hearing in District Court as well as acknowledged in writing)
A theory of the case is a short, simple, and compelling summary of the defendant’s story of innocence is consistent with the record in the case comports with universal emotional truths and leads the factfinder to a conclusion of innocence.
Being accused of a crime is a life-changing event. The most important thing to remember is that your guilt has not yet been established. You are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt at trial.
Operating Under the Influence (OUI)
From the perspective of someone facing an operating under the influence charge, the immediate penalty for refusing to consent to field sobriety tests or a breathalyzer is harsher than the immediate. penalty for taking said tests and ultimately failing, but the long-term penalty for failing the tests can be much more severe, so there is absolutely an advantage to refusing.
Download the PDF to keep handy the first offense outcomes for OUI arrest in Massachusetts. Our Plymouth County defense attorney has the complete details of what to expect in this scenario
If you find yourself in the unfortunate situation of being arrested while vacationing on Cape Cod or the Islands, don’t panic! Just follow this helpful checklist from Nate Amendola Defense.
