Vehicular Assault Attorney in Boston

Former Prosecutors Defending Vehicular Assault Charges Across Boston & Massachusetts

A vehicular assault arrest moves fast. From the moment police make contact, statements get recorded, evidence gets framed, and the Commonwealth begins constructing its case. Attorneys James G. DeGiacomo and Sergey Mikhlin are both former prosecutors who now defend clients facing serious criminal charges, including vehicular assault in Boston and across surrounding Massachusetts counties. That background means they understand how these cases are built and how to take them apart.

The firm is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Calling immediately after an arrest, before making any statement, can change what the defense looks like. Free initial consultations are available, and the attorneys review evidence, explain realistic outcomes, and outline next steps before a client commits to anything.

Vehicular Assault Under Massachusetts Law

In Massachusetts, a motor vehicle can be treated as a dangerous weapon. When a driver uses one to assault or strike another person, the charge is typically Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon (ABDW) under M.G.L. c. 265, section 15A. This is a felony, and it is legally distinct from negligent operation of a motor vehicle under M.G.L. c. 90, section 24 and from an OUI charge, though all three can arise from a single incident.

Common fact patterns include road rage incidents where a driver intentionally swerves into or rams another vehicle or a pedestrian, and cases where driving under the influence leads to serious injury that prosecutors frame as intentional or reckless rather than mere negligence. To convict under M.G.L. c. 265, section 15A, the Commonwealth must prove that the defendant committed an assault or battery, that the vehicle was used as a dangerous weapon, and that the act was intentional or at minimum reckless. That last element is often where the defense has the most room to work.

If the case began with a complaint application rather than a direct arrest, a clerk magistrate hearing may be the first procedural step. Representation at that stage can prevent a formal charge from ever issuing, which is why early contact with a vehicular assault attorney in Boston matters.

Penalties & Consequences of a Conviction

ABDW under M.G.L. c. 265, section 15A is punishable by up to 10 years in state prison or up to 2.5 years in a house of correction, plus a fine of up to $5,000. The aggravated form, which applies when the offense causes serious bodily injury, carries penalties of up to 10 years in state prison or up to 2.5 years in a house of correction, with fines up to $5,000. Even a reduction to negligent operation still results in a license suspension and a criminal record.

Collateral consequences extend well beyond sentencing:

• RMV immediate threat suspension: The arresting officer can request a license suspension before the criminal case is resolved, leaving a driver without the ability to operate a vehicle for an indefinite period
• Employment and professional licensing: A violent felony conviction can close doors in many regulated industries and remain on record long after any sentence is served
• Housing eligibility: Criminal history screening affects access to rental housing and can limit options significantly

Why Degiacomo & Mikhlin, P.C. for Vehicular Assault Criminal Defense in Boston

Both attorneys served as prosecutors before moving to criminal defense. That experience is not a talking point. It means they have watched how the Commonwealth assembles these cases, which witnesses carry weight, how intent arguments get framed, and where the weakest points tend to be. That perspective shapes the defense from the first call.

Because the firm focuses its practice on OUI, DUI, and criminal defense, the knowledge they apply to chemical test challenges, field sobriety test reliability, and police procedure carries directly into vehicular assault cases that involve an OUI component. When both issues arise in the same case, they handle them together rather than in isolation.

The same applies to the license fight. The firm handles RMV hearings, hardship licenses, and Board of Appeals matters alongside the criminal defense. Clients facing both a criminal case and an immediate threat suspension don’t need to retain two separate attorneys or manage two disconnected legal strategies. One firm, one coordinated approach.

The firm’s record includes dismissals, not guilty verdicts, and no probable cause findings. These results reflect a consistent ability to identify and act on weaknesses in overcharged cases. They aren’t a promise of any particular outcome, but they do reflect how the firm approaches every case it takes on.

Talk to a Vehicular Assault Defense Lawyer in Boston Today

Vehicular assault charges carry serious criminal exposure and can trigger an immediate license suspension before the case is even resolved. Acting quickly gives an attorney the best opportunity to intervene before the Commonwealth’s case hardens.

Degiacomo & Mikhlin, P.C. offers free initial consultations and is available around the clock. Attorneys call back fast, often within minutes, and clients reach a lawyer directly rather than navigating a scheduling queue.

Call (617) 941-3666 now to speak with a vehicular assault lawyer in Boston at Degiacomo & Mikhlin, P.C..