Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Federal OUI Ticket In Massachusetts Lawyers 36 CFR 4.23

If you have been charged with OUI which took place on a road owned by the Federal government, National Park Service land, place on federally owned property, including military bases or other government-owned lands or roads, such as the GW Parkway and the Pentagon parking lot then you will be prosecuted in a Federal court. 

Under 36 CFR 4.23 Operating under the influence of alcohol or drugs

"(a)  Operating or being in actual physical control of a motor vehicle is prohibited while:
    (1)  Under the influence of alcohol, or a drug, or drugs, or any combination thereof, to a degree that renders the operator incapable of safe operation; or
    (2)  The alcohol concentration in the operator's blood or breath is 0.08 grams or more of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood or 0.08 grams or more of alcohol per 210 liters of breath. Provided however, that if State law that applies to operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol establishes more restrictive limits of alcohol concentration in the operator's blood or breath, those limits supersede the limits specified in this paragraph."

Below is a sample case of federal DUI in Massachusetts as interpreted by a lawyer in our firm.

Have you been charged with federal DUI in Massachusetts and you are wondering what the penalty is for federal DUI and need a lawyer to defend you?

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Albert v. United States

Facts:

Defendant was imposed with traffic ticket for federal reckless driving. Defendant raised issues with his presentence report, to wit: he challenged the criminal history points assigned for his prior convictions for operating under the influence (OUI) in violation of 36 CFR 4.23 and for his conviction for violating a condition of his release, and he challenged the reduction given for his role in the offense, arguing that he was a minimal participant. The court addressed the issues.

If you are facing a federal DUI case in Massachusetts, contact a SRIS Law Group lawyer for help.  You can reach us at 888-437-7747

Holdings:

The Federal Court made the following holding:

  • A court assigns points to a defendant's past conviction(s) to determine his or her criminal history category. U.S. Sentencing Guidelines Manual § 4A1.1. Unless the conviction is excluded, the Guidelines count each conviction and assign varying points based on the length of the sentence. U.S. Sentencing Guidelines Manual § 4A1.1. Certain sentences for misdemeanor and petty offenses are exempted under U.S. Sentencing Guidelines Manual § 4A1.2.
  • Under First Circuit precedent, federal, no state law determines whether an offense runs afoul of U.S. Sentencing Guidelines Manual § 4A1.2(c)(2). First, to ascertain the scope of § 4A1.2(c)(2), a court should look to the substance of the underlying state offense in order to determine whether it falls within the proscription. Then, the court looks to the relative danger posed by each. 
Our law firm has the necessary experience to assist you with this matter.  We will do our absolute best to help you get the best result possible based on the facts of your case.

Disclaimer:

These summaries are provided by the SRIS Law Group.  They represent the firm’s unofficial views of the Justices’ opinions.  The original opinions should be consulted for their authoritative content.

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