OUI-Child Endangerment Wins in Massachusetts

OUI with a child 14 or under is child endangerment and carries a mandatory jail sentence if convicted. Ms. K. had never been arrested in her entire life and she had her 12-year-old son with her. Despite her otherwise unblemished record, the DA wouldn't drop the child endangerment forcing us to go to jury trial instead of negotiating a plea. We drew an experienced and tough DA but acquitted her of all charges.

Natick-Framingham District Court

Sean had his 5 year old son with him while snow plowing. While clearing a driveway, his truck hit the side of the house. He admitted to 3 beers and had an open vodka container on the dashboard. The internet labeled him, "Mr. Plowed." At trial, the fire chief and two officers testified he was OUI. I found an appeals case decided the week before trial about "public way." The judge had read it that morning and complimented me for finding it. The judge acquitted him and then overturned his five-year refusal suspension.

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Salem District Court 
 Peabody District Court trial

I was charged with OUI and child endangerment which carries a mandatory jail sentence if I was convicted. I had no idea where to turn and was lucky I found attorney Waldbaum. He walked me through the whole terrifying process at the registry, in court and finally at the Board of Appeals. I was able to avoid a conviction, get a work license and keep my job. I was lucky to find him.

Clinton District Court