New Braunfels, TX DWI Law Firms & Lawyers

From my experience, many people believe that they passed their sobriety test when in reality they do not know what the officer is looking for when they have a person performing the test. It depends on many factors and you will have to hire an experienced criminal defense attorney to evaluate your case. Additionally, there is an obvious difference of opinion between you and the officer on whether you passed the test or else you would not have been charged. Consult a criminal defense attorney, most offer free consultations.

This is a common misnomer. People believe that if a case is dismissed it is not on their criminal record. In Massachusetts a "court record" is created once a complaint issues. A "criminal record" or CORI is created once a defendant is arraigned on the charges. The charges may ultimately be dismissed, but the dismissal is reflected on the CORI. The importance of a dismissal is that one can honestly state that they were never convicted of the crime charged. To clear your record in Massachusetts one must seal their record. Sealing a record does not necessarily mean that someone cannot find that you were arrested. If one is arrested and fingerprinted in Massachusetts all fingerprints are sent to the FBI. That creates an arrest record which is difficult to seal. If you have concerns about your record consult an experienced criminal attorney.