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DUI Defense

If you have been arrested for driving under the influence in Boston, it’s in your best interest to retain the services of an aggressive and experienced Boston DUI defense lawyer. Not only are your legal rights and freedom in jeopardy, but you also stand to face a number of serious legal penalties. If convicted, you could be required to pay anywhere from $500-$25,000 in fines, and you may also lose your driver’s license for up to 10 years, depending on the circumstances surrounding your arrest and your prior criminal history. In addition, you most likely will be sentenced to time in jail, probation, and be required to serve community service. The best way to avoid these penalties and protect your freedom is to hire a highly skilled DUI lawyer to zealously defend you throughout the DUI process. As a Boston DUI attorney with over 25 years of criminal defense experience, Stephen Neyman has the skills, resources, and legal knowledge to provide competent and effective representation for all of your legal needs.

Massachusetts DUI Laws

In the state of Massachusetts, it is illegal to drive or operate a motor vehicle if you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs. According to state DUI law, a person is considered too impaired to drive if his or her blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is .08% or higher. If a driver is under the age of 21, he or she is prohibited from driving if his or her BAC is higher than .02%. Any driver in Boston or throughout the state of Massachusetts found driving with a BAC at or above the legal limit will be arrested and booked on DUI charges. At this time, it’s best to contact a seasoned Boston DUI lawyer who has the experience and skill to defend you in court. Judges, prosecutors, and law enforcement authorities have no tolerance for people who drive under the influence, and always prosecute those people harshly in court.

Contact a Boston DUI Defense Lawyer

If you have been arrested on DUI, OUI (operating under the influence), or DWI (driving while intoxicated) charges, Boston DUI defense attorney Stephen Neyman can help you fight your charges and preserve your freedom. Attorney Neyman as over 25 years of experience in criminal defense law, and utilizes his knowledge and experience of the law to successfully defend his clients in DUI court. Attorney Neyman has experience handling all facets of a DUI defense case, including defending his clients at the RMV hearing, and challenging the accuracy and validity of field sobriety tests and blood alcohol tests. In addition, Attorney Neyman is committed to providing each client with personalized attention and unwavering dedication throughout their case. It’s Mr. Neyman’s professional goal to obtain “not guilty” verdicts for all of his clients, and ensure they walk away without a DUI conviction on their record.

To speak with a leading Boston DUI defense attorney who can provide you with the direction and legal counsel you need to fight your DUI charges, please call the Law Offices of Stephen Neyman, P.C. today at 1-617-263-6800 or contact us online for your initial consultation.
Case Results » DUI Defense
  • Second Offense OUI Against Partner in Top CPA Firm Reduced to First Offense (Cahill) Disposition

    Our client is a partner in a top CPA firm. Many years ago she was convicted of OUI under G.L. c. 90 section 24. Recently, she was involved in an accident where she flipped her car on the offramp to a local highway. The responding officers detected her being unsteady on her feet, smelling of alcohol and not clearly responsive to their questions. Body camera video supported their observations. She was charged with OUI 2nd offense. We got her a Cahill disposition meaning that this will be treated as a first offense due to the fact that the prior conviction was more than 10 years ago. 

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  • Second Offense OUI Against Federal Officer Reduced to First Offense (Cahill) Disposition

    Our client is a federal law enforcement officer who has struggled with substance abuse issues for years. A few months ago he was driving his car around 11:00 a.m. He was operating erratically and he sideswiped several cars. The responding officers were wearing body cameras. The footage clearly displayed our client in an impaired state. He was charged with OUI drugs, a second offense under G.L. c. 90 section 24.  Because the prior offense was more than one year ago the judge, over the objection of the assistant district attorney agreed with our request that this be treated as a 1st offense. This is often referred to as a Cahill disposition. 

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  • Engineer Charged With OUI Found Not Guilty After Trial

    On February 18, 2023 just before midnight police were called for an accident in a suburb north of Boston. The responding officers saw a car with significant front end damage sitting on a lawn in a densely populated neighborhood. The vehicle had also struck the house and damaged a utility box. Our client was outside of the car. An officer contacted him to investigate the incident. The officer observed our client unsteady on his feet with a strong odor of alcohol coming from his body. His speech was slurred and his responses to questioning were delayed. Several field sobriety tests were administered, the horizontal gaze nystagmus HGN, walk and turn and one legged stand. The officer reported that our client failed each test. He also admitted to drinking 4 beers. As a result, our client was arrested and charged with OUI in violation of G.L. c. 90 section 24. Through booking videos we were able to demonstrate that the police officer lied. Our client was very responsive, very steady on his feet and speaking without slurring his words. We played this for the jury and our client was found not guilty. 

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"In less than two months Stephen Neyman got my old conviction vacated. I now have no criminal record." Paul W. Boston, Massachusetts