COVID-19 has impacted all of us to some extent. Receiving an OUI charge during COVID can force you to face additional complications as you attempt to regain control of your life. Here is a general guide to what you can expect to happen when you get a DUI in Massachusetts during COVID. For more specific information, you should partner with an experienced OUI attorney who can help you beat your specific charges.
Getting a DUI During COVID
In general, we have seen somewhat of a drop in DUI cases in Massachusetts during the pandemic. This is primarily due to restaurant and bar closures, curfews, and other restrictions put in place to slow the spread of the disease. That does not mean, however, that DUI charges have stopped altogether. Law enforcement are still pulling over drunk drivers and charging them with OUIs in Massachusetts and across the country.
If you’re wondering if it’s possible to get a DUI during COVID, the answer is absolutely yes. What happens after you get charged with an OUI will vary based on your situation, but there are some pandemic-related changes that have occurred to the OUI process overall.
Court Closures, Restrictions, and COVID Policies
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts published its Court System Response to COVID-19 in August 2020 and updates the page regularly. This resource includes information pertaining to:
- Court closures
- Limited court hours
- Virtual court services
- Jury information
- Contact information
- And more
The site is helpful, but can be overwhelming to navigate if you don’t know exactly what you’re looking for. The best way to make sense of this information and make sure you have the most up-to-date information is to work with an experienced attorney who has inside connections to the courts and intimate knowledge of the courts’ inner workings.
Beat Your DUI in Massachusetts - Even During COVID
Pandemic or not, if you’ve been charged with an OUI in Massachusetts, you need to find an experienced lawyer with a track record of beating cases just like yours. Attorney Joseph J. Higgins is a top rated Massachusetts DUI lawyer who will be able to walk you through the OUI process and fight for your best interests. Call Attorney Higgins now at (508) 930-4273 for a free case evaluation.
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