Motor Vehicle Crime Defense
Most drivers charged with a motor vehicle crime such as vehicular homicide or operating under the influence of alcohol or drugs are not career criminals. Rather, they are citizens with rights who may have made a serious error in judgment. Many of them are young and inexperienced drivers who do not realize that a single motor vehicle offense can cloud their driving records for years. Whatever your age or driving status, it is important to have an attorney who will defend you vigorously against any motor vehicle crime charge. Having that defense can make the difference between significant prison time and a lesser penalty.
Using our resources to obtain results for clients
We represent clients in operating under the influence, motor vehicle homicide, reckless operation and other motor vehicle crime cases. We use our network of accident reconstruction experts and private investigators to investigate and challenge the facts presented by the prosecution. We will discuss your case with you and help you make the decision of whether you should take your case to trial, or seek a plea bargain or some other alternative sentence.
We use our resources and skills to obtain the best possible outcome for clients facing any type of motor vehicle charge. Contact us at our Brookline Office, 1-617-738-3246.
Examples of our cases
Our cases include matters such as:
- Motor vehicle homicide
- Operating Under the Influence
- Operating to endanger
- Negligent operation of a motor vehicle
- Operating after Suspension
Minimizing your case to reduce penalties
People charged with operating under the influence (OUI/DWI) are often charged with more than one offense, with both the charges and the penalties overlapping. We work to make sure that our clients are convicted of as few of the charges as possible, if they are convicted at all. This is important because the penalties for conviction can include a significant jail sentence and a substantial fine as well as the loss of your license for many years.
Protecting your rights
In all criminal cases involving a motor vehicle, we act vigorously to protect and defend the rights of our clients.
To build a strong case, we ask clients questions such as:
- Did the police have cause to stop you?
- Was the sobriety test administered correctly?
- Was the vehicle equipment working properly?
Answers to these and other questions will allow us to develop the best defense possible for your situation.
Knowledgeable representation from the beginning of your case
Our law firm is committed to providing a strong defense at every stage of the proceedings against you. We represent clients from initial investigation to post-conviction appeals and at every other step, including:
- Initial investigation
- Extradition
- Arrest
- Grand jury indictment
- Charging
- Bail hearing
- Arraignment
- Plea negotiations
- Trial
- Verdict
- Pre-sentencing investigation and reports
- Post-conviction appeals, writs and motions
- Probation
- Jail or prison
- Parole
Defending your rights against motor vehicle crime charges
If you have been charged with or are being investigated any type of motor vehicle crime, speak with a lawyer who will defend your rights.
Contact Christopher A. Shannon at 1-617-738-3246.
