Plymouth DUI Attorney

Yes, when the evidence does not hold up. Common grounds include a stop without reasonable suspicion, an arrest without probable cause, field sobriety tests given in poor conditions, and breath tests that did not follow the certification, maintenance, observation, or two-sample rules. Statements taken without proper warnings can also be suppressed. When key evidence is excluded, or the prosecutor sees the weaknesses before a hearing, a case may be dismissed or reduced to a non-OUI charge. A dismissed case can later be sealed. The first step is obtaining the police report, the booking and cruiser video, and the breath test records, then reviewing them carefully.

Can a Plymouth OUI charge be dismissed?Criminal Defense Attorney Rory Munns2026-09-30T18:06:10-04:00

Sometimes. A hardship license allows limited driving, usually during a fixed 12-hour window each day, so you can get to work, school, or medical appointments. Eligibility depends on the type of suspension, your prior record, and how much of the suspension you have already served. First offenders who receive a 24D disposition are often eligible after completing part of the program requirements. Most breath test refusal suspensions are not eligible for a hardship license. Second and later offenders who are granted one must drive with an ignition interlock device. A lawyer can tell you whether and when you may qualify, and help prepare the application.

Can I get a hardship license after a Plymouth OUI?Criminal Defense Attorney Rory Munns2026-09-30T18:06:00-04:00

Yes. In Massachusetts a third offense OUI is a felony with a sentence of 180 days to five years, including a mandatory minimum portion, and an eight-year license suspension. Fourth and fifth offenses carry longer mandatory terms and license losses of ten years to life. Massachusetts counts prior offenses for life, so a 24D or conviction from decades ago can raise the offense level. Felony OUI cases from the Plymouth area can be indicted and tried in Plymouth Superior Court. Examining whether each prior is valid and properly proven is often central to the defense, along with challenges to the stop, the arrest, and the tests.

Is a third or later OUI in Plymouth a felony?Criminal Defense Attorney Rory Munns2026-09-30T18:06:08-04:00

The license case starts at the police station, before any court date. If your breath test result was 0.08 or higher, the RMV suspends your license for 30 days right away. If you refused the test, the suspension is 180 days for a first refusal by a driver 21 or older, three years for a driver under 21 or with one prior, five years with two priors, and life with three or more. A hearing to challenge a refusal suspension must be requested within 15 days. A conviction or 24D disposition in court brings its own license loss, so the RMV side and the court side both need attention immediately.

What happens to my license after an OUI arrest in Plymouth?Criminal Defense Attorney Rory Munns2026-09-30T18:05:58-04:00

Drivers under 21 face stricter rules in Massachusetts. A breath result of 0.02 or higher brings a youth suspension from the RMV of 180 days for drivers 18 to 20 and one year for drivers under 18, even without an OUI charge. In some cases that suspension can be shortened by completing a state-approved alcohol program. A breath test refusal by a driver under 21 brings a three-year suspension. If an OUI is charged, the court case follows the same rules as for an adult. Because the consequences can affect school, jobs, and insurance, it is worth getting advice before the first court date.

What if I am under 21 and arrested for OUI in Plymouth?Criminal Defense Attorney Rory Munns2026-09-30T18:06:05-04:00

A first offense OUI in Massachusetts carries a fine of $500 to $5,000, up to 2.5 years in the house of correction, and up to one year of license loss. Plymouth District Court applies the same state law as every other court. Many first offenders qualify for a 24D disposition instead, which usually means probation, an alcohol education program, fees, and 45 to 90 days of license loss, with the case continued without a finding. A 24D avoids a conviction but counts as a prior offense for life. A dismissal or not guilty verdict avoids those consequences entirely, so the evidence should be reviewed carefully before any plea is considered.

What is the penalty for a first offense OUI in Plymouth?Criminal Defense Attorney Rory Munns2026-09-30T18:06:03-04:00

OUI arrests in Plymouth are heard at Plymouth District Court, located in the Plymouth Trial Court building at 52 Obery Street. The court also covers Duxbury, Halifax, Hanson, Kingston, Marshfield, Pembroke, and Plympton. Nearby Carver is covered by Wareham District Court instead. First and second offense cases are normally arraigned and resolved in District Court, and the Plymouth County District Attorney's Office prosecutes them. A felony OUI, such as a third or later offense, can be indicted in Plymouth Superior Court. Your citation or bail paperwork will list the court and arraignment date. Call Rory Munns at 401-573-2265 to review it.

Which court handles an OUI arrest in Plymouth?Criminal Defense Attorney Rory Munns2026-09-30T18:05:56-04:00

Rory Munns focuses his practice on OUI and criminal defense in southeastern Massachusetts. He reviews every case for dismissal grounds before recommending any plea, requests the video and breath test records early, and handles the RMV side of the license, including hardship questions, alongside the court case. He is licensed in Massachusetts and Rhode Island and answers the phone day and night. His office is at 161 South Main Street in Fall River. The first consultation is free, so you can learn where you stand before making any decision about your case. Call 401-573-2265 to talk with Rory about your Plymouth OUI.

Why hire Rory Munns for a Plymouth OUI?Criminal Defense Attorney Rory Munns2026-09-30T18:06:13-04:00