Help for First Time DUI Offenders in Springfield

Are you a First Time DUI Offender?

Some of our clients are under the mistaken idea that they are first time offenders on driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.  However, they may not be aware that Massachusetts counts any conviction that occurred in your past, even as a teenager.  And if you received a DUI conviction in another State, that too will count as a prior.  This can greatly affect the penalties you will be assessed at sentencing.  This means that any conviction on a drunk driving charge from years ago may cause you to be considered a repeat offender, instead of a first time offender which you were expecting.  Repeat offenders face much more serious fines and penalties, in addition to suspension of your driving privileges.  In this case it is important to acquire the services of a competent Springfield DUI Defense attorney such as Attorney Irwin M. Pollack to represent you.

However, if you are indeed a first time offender, than you may find the court will provide some leniency, especially if your well qualified attorney can mitigate the evidence against you.

DUI Defense Lawyer in Springfield

In order to properly defend against your charges, our Springfield DUI Defense Attorneys will conduct their own investigation of your case.  We will study all facts of your case beginning with the traffic stop all the way to the arrest and testing.  We will be looking for answers to specific questions that can help to decrease the charge or even get it dismissed.  Such questions include:

• Was there probable cause for the initial police stop?
• If you were stopped due to swerving or weaving, was there possibly some other reason for this behavior?
• Were the field sobriety tests administered properly and per standard protocol?
• If you did fail a field sobriety test, were there any medical reasons that could have caused this? 
• If your eyes were noted as being blood shot, were there any other reasons for this, such as contacts, eye infections, tiredness?

We are trained to investigate many other aspects of the arrest that can be reviewed to ensure an appropriate defense against your drunk driving charges.

We believe you are best represented by hiring a lawyer who is familiar with your area.  We are pleased to represent you in the following areas of Springfield:  Agawam, Amherst, Athol, Belchertown, Chicopee, Easthampton, Hadley, Holyoke, North Adams, Northampton, Orange, Palmer, Pittsfield, Springfield, Ware, and Westfield.

We are standing by and extremely qualified to defend you against your charges.  We make ourselves readily available to you 7 days a week, even Sundays.  We recommend you call us today for your FREE consultation!

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When it comes to litigating first time DUI offender cases, our attorneys vigorously and tirelessly fight for clients, both in the District Court and at the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV). Our motto of "All Cases, All Hours, All Courts" explains our determination, drive, and accountability in obtaining the best possible result for our clients.  Learn more about Massachusetts DUI laws in our FAQ Section, and then call (800) 583-3845 for a FREE Case Evaluation or contact us online.