After the frightening ordeal of a drunk driving arrest, you have a right to be worried. A conviction could result in you going to jail and could cause serious harm to your future. You must consider all options to avoid a conviction and our law firm can help. Bernard and Rock P.C. are experienced in Drunk Driving cases and have the proven experience and advanced training to win your case or minimize the penalties. Our many success stories illustrate that we can fight effectively for you. Contact us now so we can start building your defense.

Below are the results of recent cases.

Case #1

Charge:          OUI-SECOND OFFENSE

Facts:
Client charged with Operating Under the Influence after a verbal argument with her husband.  The police claimed that client erratically operated her car and put the lives and safety of her family in jeopardy.

MAXIMUM PENALTY:  Potential incarceration for no less than sixty (60) days “thirty days (30) mandatory” with a fine between six hundred ($600.00) and ten thousand ($10,000.00) dollars and a two (2) year loss of license for the conviction and a three (3) year loss of license for the refusal breath test. 

RESULTS: Not guilty.  Additionally, client’s license was immediately reinstated upon a motion to the court.

Case #2

Charge:          OUI-SECOND OFFENSE

Facts:
Client was out having dinner with three (3) to four (4) friends.  On the way home from dinner client was stopped by a Municipal Police Department.  Client refused the breath test and was extremely upset during booking. 

MAXIMUM PENALTY:  Potential incarceration for no less than sixty (60) days “thirty days (30) mandatory” with a fine between six hundred ($600.00) and ten thousand ($10,000.00) dollars and a two (2) year loss of license for the conviction and a three (3) year loss of license for the refusal breath test. 

RESULTS: Not guilty.  Additionally, client’s license was immediately reinstated upon a motion to the court.

Case #3

Charge:          OUI-FIFTH OFFENSE

Facts:
After stopping my client, the police claimed client “fell out of his truck” and made particular incriminating remarks prior to any field sobriety tests.  Police claimed that client did not perform well on any of the field sobriety tests. 

MAXIMUM PENALTY:  Incarceration for not less that two (2) years nor more than five (5) years and a fine between two thousand ($2,000.00) and fifty thousand ($50,000.00) dollars and a possible lifetime loss of license.

RESULT:  Not guilty

Case #4

Charge:          OUI-THIRD OFFENSE

Facts:
Police claim that client was operating the wrong way on an exit ramp.  Police claim that the client had failed all field sobriety tests. 

MAXIMUM PENALTY:  Incarceration for not less than one hundred and eighty (180) days not more than five (5) years in State Prison a fine of fifteen thousand dollars possible loss of license of eight (8) years. 

RESULTS:  Not guilty.  Additionally, client’s license was immediately reinstated upon a motion to the court.

Case #5

Charge:          OUI-FIRST OFFENSE

FACTS:
Police claimed client erratically operated his vehicle and that he was unable to perform sobriety test to police officers satisfaction.  There was a breathalyzer test take with a result of .12 breath test.

MAXIMUM PENALTY:  Two and a half year (2 ½ ) years at the House of Corrections and a fine between five ($500.00) hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00) with at least a one (1) year loss of license. 

RESULTS:  Breath test suppressed.

Case #6

Charge:          OUI-FIRST OFFENSE

FACTS:
Client was stopped and according to the police performed “miserably on all field sobriety tests”.  There was other significant evidence of physical observations consistent with an individual being under the influence. 

MAXIMUM PENALTY:  Two and a half year (2 ½ ) years at the House of Corrections and a fine between five ($500.00) hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00) with at least a one (1) year loss of license. 

RESULTS:  Not guilty.

Case #7

Charge:          OUI DRUGS-SECOND OFFENSE

FACTS:
After an automobile accident the Commonwealth claimed that the client had been ejected from the automobile and was laying on a field.  Commonwealth claimed that the client’s physical dexterity and coordination were all the results of ingesting a particular illegal drug.  With the assistance of experts and cross examination, the jury found client not guilty.

RESULTS: Not guilty.  Additionally, client’s license was immediately reinstated upon a motion to the court.

Case #8

Charge:          OUI-THIRD OFFENSE

FACTS:
Police claim that the client was operating the wrong way on an exit ramp.  Police claim that the client had failed all field sobriety tests. 

MAXIMUM PENALTY:  Incarceration for not less than one hundred and eighty (180) days not more than five (5) years in State Prison a fine of one thousand ($1,000.00) to fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000.00) possible loss of license of eight (8) years. 

RESULTS:  Not guilty.  Additionally, client’s license was immediately reinstated upon a motion to the court.