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Experienced Lowell criminal defense attorney, handing cases ranging from dui/oui, domestic violence, robbery offenses, motor vehicle charges, assault to murder, and more. Former prosecutor who approaches each case with a strategy designed based on how the ADA will likely prepare for trial and seeking to expose weaknesses in the government’s case. Over 10 years experience in criminal law, call for a free consultation today.

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Massachusetts

Since 2008

Attorney

Erkan & Sullivan, PC

2014 - Current

Assistant District Attorney

Middlesex District Attorney

2008 - 2014

Suffolk University Law School

J.D. (2008)

2005 - 2008

Honors: Cum Laude

Activities: Transnational Law Review

Boston College

B.A. (2005) | English

2001 - 2005

Activities: Boston College Men’s Varsity Track and Field

Rising Stars

Super Lawyers

2018

Selected to Super Lawyers Rising Stars from 2014 to 2018.

State Bar of Massachusetts  # 672583

Member

Current

Greater Lowell Bar Association

Member

Current

Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Member

Current

Superior Court Certification

Committee for Public Counsel Services

2014

Q. How long do you have to contest a DUI?

July 20, 2018

A: This is a difficult question to answer as it needs more facts before an attorney can advise you. If you are charged with a crime, including operating under the influence of alcohol, you should contact an experienced DUI defense attorney.

Q. What happens if you don't comply with DUI testing when you get pulled over?

July 5, 2018

A: Hello,

There are two sets of "testing" that officers and troopers in Massachusetts employ. One is field sobriety testing, the other is the breath test. The short answer is that your refusal to submit to any tests is inadmissible in Massachusetts courts. That means that the jury will not learn that you refused the testing. This in nearly every case will not avoid an arrest, but the officer's case against you is substantially weaker -- leading in many cases to a greater chance of a not guilty finding.

The refusal to submit to a breath test, however, does come with some license/right to operate a vehicle suspensions. It is important to know what happened with your case so that you can determine what (if any) collateral consequences resulted after you were released by the police.

In any event, after any interaction with police, it is advisable to contact an experienced criminal defense attorney. Most attorneys offer free consultation and you can discuss the particulars of your case with an attorney who can guide you through the process. ... Read More

Q. Question about my criminal case

June 21, 2018

A: Hello,

The answer to your question relies in large part on the facts leading up to the seizure of the car and the money, as well the status of the forfeiture proceedings. Most of the time, when a motion to suppress is granted in a drug distribution or trafficking case, the forfeiture action is not successful (the owner gets it back) because the evidence in the forfeiture case would likewise be suppressed. You should speak to an attorney about the specifics of your case. They can advise you about the appellate timetable, the final order on the motion, and the forfeiture action status.

Good luck,

Ryan

Commonwealth v. Nascimento

Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court