ATTORNEY JOSEPH D. BERNARD
Mr. Bernard served as a lecturer and author in seminars and programs for Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc., the Massachusetts Bar Association and other legal seminars relating to Drunk Driving.
He is the co-author of the chapter Trial Preparation in the MCLE publication Trying OUI Cases in Massachusetts (MCLE 2007) and co-author of the chapter Trial Preparation in the MCLE publication Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Offenses(MCLE 2nd ed. 2008).
He has been trained and certified to administer the Standardized Field Sobriety Test. The same certification law enforcement receives. He is a member of the National College of DUI Defense and a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Read More
SUCCESS stories
OUI-DUI Third Offense - Defendant was accused of operating the wrong way on an exit ramp. Police claim that the client had failed all field sobriety tests. Maximum Penalty; 180 day to 5 year incarceration, a fine of between $1000 & $15000. Possible loss of license up to 8 years RESULTS - NOT GUILTY License was reinstated immediately Read More | More CasesOUI-DUI First Offense - Police claimed client erratically operated his vehicle and was unable to perform sobriety test to police officers satisfaction. There was a breathalyzer test take with a result of .12. Maximum Penalty; up to 2.5 year incarceration, a fine of between $500 & $50,000 with at least a one (1) year loss of license. RESULTS - NOT GUILTY License was reinstated immediately Read More | More Cases
DrUNK DRIVING INFORMATION
Bernard & Rock P.C. experienced OUI DUI DWI Laywers
Our qualified attorneys find solutions to your legal problems. If you, or someone you care about, has been arrested for OUI contact us for a FREE CONSULTATION by calling (413) 731-9995; Alternatively, we invite you to submit a confidential information form and one of our experienced attorneys will contact you immediately.
Legal Terms used to describle Drunk Driving.
OUI (Operating Under the Influence), DUI (Driving Under the Influence), and DWI (Driving While Intoxicated or Driving While Impaired) are all terms used to describe drunk driving charges in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Know your rights. If stopped for drunk driving, you can:
Refuse a breathalyzer test (there are penalties for refusal)
- Refuse to take a field sobriety test
- Contact an attorney
- Remain silent
- Receive prompt bail
- See an independent physician for a blood test