Attorney Megan Burns

About Megan Burns Fall River, Massachusetts Criminal Attorney

Attorney Defending Against Operating Under the Influence Charges

OUI (Operating Under the Influence) is the term used in Massachusetts to describe driving a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Although other states use different phrases to describe this violation of the law, such as DUI or DWI, the bottom line is the same: Operating a vehicle while drunk or otherwise impaired is against the law. The penalties can be harsh. Even for a first offense that is continued, drivers charged with OUI can expect probation, loss of their driver’s license, and large fines. Subsequent OUI charges can result in much higher fines and significant prison time.

Contact Lawyer Megan Burns for a Strong OUI Defense. Free Consultation.

Given the potential consequences of an OUI conviction, it is important to find a lawyer who will seek the best possible outcome of your OUI case. At the Fall River, MA, law office of Megan Burns, clients are given all the facts and told about their options so they can make informed decisions about their defense against OUI charges. Attorney Burns respects whatever decisions clients make about their legal cases and fights hard to help them move forward with their lives. If you have been charged with an OUI in SE Massachusetts, call her today at 774-623-9600 or contact her online for a free initial consultation.

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Megan Burns in Fall River, MA.

Experienced Lawyer Giving Clients the
Facts of OUI in Massachusetts

Attorney Burns has defended more than 50 OUI cases and knows the issues and complications that arise. She tells clients that they will not merely receive a slap on the wrist, making it essential to fight the charges as thoroughly as possible. She talks about the long-term consequences of a conviction. She also explains that going to trial is not always the best strategy in these cases, and that there are other approaches that can lead to positive outcomes. Clients find that she is non-judgmental and focused on the future rather than on the mistakes of the past.

Issues in Defending Against
Drunk Driving Charges

Fall River lawyer Megan Burns talks with clients about possible defense
strategies, including asking questions such as:

  • Is the OUI charge linked to any type of drug charge?
  • Was the field sobriety test (FST) properly administered and were the results interpreted correctly?
  • Were you actually operating the vehicle?
  • Were you on a public way (rather than on your driveway or in a parking lot)?
  • Was the breathalyzer test correctly administered and interpreted?
  • Were you properly informed of your rights, including your right to refuse a breathalyzer test?
  • Was the traffic stop legal?

You can depend on Attorney Burns to use the answers to questions like these to build a strong case against OUI charges..

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Personal Service, Convenient Location

Attorney Burns is a solo practitioner, meaning that she is the only attorney in her law firm. When you call, she answers the phone. Your first consultation is with her, not an intake clerk or paralegal. She is easy to contact, returns phone calls promptly, and takes pride in the personal service she is able to offer clients.

Her Fall River office is across the street from the Justice Center, making it easy to meet with her before or after court. There’s lots of parking and the firm is easy to find.

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Attorney Megan Burns