Felony OUI Lawyer in Attleboro, MA

A felony Operating Under the Influence (OUI) charge in Massachusetts represents a major escalation from a standard OUI case. At this level, the consequences are not limited to license suspension and fines. A felony OUI can result in state prison exposure, long-term license revocation, and a permanent felony record that follows you for life.

If you are facing such a charge, you are confronting a prosecution that the Commonwealth will pursue aggressively. These cases demand an experienced, technically precise, and litigation-ready defense strategy. 

Brian D. Roman, Attorney at Law offers over 35 years of criminal law experience. Attorney Roman is a former prosecutor who understands how the other side thinks and operates in its pursuit of a conviction. That insight can be used in your defense to aggressively seek the best possible result. 

Get a free initial in-person or virtual consultation with our Attleboro felony OUI attorney. Call (508) 687-6404 or reach us online. Available 24/7 for clients in Attleboro, Wrentham, all of Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. 

How Our Firm Defends Felony OUI Cases

Felony OUI defense requires a rigorous, multi-layered strategy. Our firm engages in a comprehensive process that includes:

Constitutional Analysis of the Stop & Arrest

We evaluate whether law enforcement had reasonable suspicion to initiate the stop and probable cause to arrest. If constitutional violations occurred, we seek to suppress evidence.

Technical Examination of Chemical Testing

Breath and blood testing must comply with strict scientific and regulatory standards. We scrutinize the following.

• Calibration and certification records
• Operator qualifications
• Compliance with Department of Public Health protocols
• Chain-of-custody procedures
• Laboratory analysis methods

Deficiencies in these areas can undermine the reliability of the Commonwealth’s evidence.

Accident Reconstruction & Causation Review

In cases involving injury or death, the prosecution must prove both impairment and causation. We analyze the following factors. 

• Crash reconstruction reports
• Roadway conditions
• Vehicle mechanical factors
• Independent contributing causes

Causation is often more complex than initial police reports suggest.

Prior Conviction Analysis

Where felony status depends on prior offenses, we examine whether those prior convictions are legally valid and properly documented.

Aggressive Negotiation or Trial Preparation

Felony OUI cases often require extensive motion practice and trial preparation. We prepare each case as though it will be tried, positioning you for the strongest possible defense posture, whether in negotiation or before a jury.

What Constitutes a Felony OUI in Massachusetts?

In Massachusetts, an OUI becomes a felony under several circumstances.

• Third or subsequent OUI. A third OUI conviction is charged as a felony. There is no time limit on prior convictions; an offense decades old can still elevate a new charge.
• OUI causing serious bodily injury. Operating under the influence and causing serious physical injury to another person constitutes a felony offense.
• OUI causing death (vehicular homicide while OUI). If impaired operation results in a fatality, the charge may include felony vehicular homicide.
• OUI after lifetime revocation. Operating a vehicle after a lifetime license revocation for multiple OUIs may also result in felony-level charges.

Each of these scenarios dramatically increases the stakes compared to a first or second offense.

Potential Penalties for Felony OUI in Massachusetts