You know about sobriety checkpoints from my previous articles on OUI, DUI and DWI. There will be a sobriety checkpoint this Friday, October 29th somewhere in Hampden County, which usually means one of two locations. The state usually has about a ten person quota as long as you have been drinking, you will likely be arrested. You will be treated just like a criminal, arrested and brought to jail. The most popular location and where the roadblock will likely be set up is on West Columbus Avenue in Springfield heading south in the hospitality center parking lot located between State and Union Streets. The other location could be Memorial Avenue in West Springfield with set up in the main gate entrance to the Big E. You do not have to be drunk to be arrested. Having had an alcoholic beverage which can be detected is enough.
Routinely a police cruiser will be parked on the right hand side of the road just prior to the roadblock. Although there should be signs indicating that you are approaching a sobriety checkpoint, they are not often very well illuminated. Remember to use your judgment and remember to exercise your Constitutional right not to submit to any type of testing which would violate your Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination. You will need a criminal attorney to defend and win your case. If charged call Ianello & Brittain right away, so that we can advise you of the criminal penalties upon conviction of an OUI, DUI or DWI charge. Insist upon speaking with an attorney before answering any questions or performing any tests.
We can be reached in an emergency by calling our office, Ianello & Brittain P.C. at (413)731-3131 and pressing 8 on your phone key pad.
October 29, 2010
Ianello & Brittain P.C. located in Western Massachusetts, with offices in Springfield, represent you in personal injury and criminal cases.
