Many people have experienced drinking heavily enough that they do not remember large portions of the night before when they wake up the following morning. They may have even blacked out while still awake, meaning they were not rationally thinking about their actions....
There are many reasons that the legal limit for driving after drinking is based on someone's Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) and not the specific number of drinks they consumed. For one thing, drinks are measured differently and their true alcohol content can be...
Because OUI is such a serious offense, it can carry significant consequences. You may wonder whether it will affect your ability to get or keep a job if convicted. The effect of an OUI on your employment prospects depends on several different factors, including...
If you are on your way home and see red and blue lights behind you, the likelihood is that you’ll stop for the officer. Once you do, you’ll have to hear them out and listen to what they claim is the reason for pulling you over. They may ask you some questions, and...
It can be daunting anytime you're facing criminal charges, especially since the onus falls on your shoulders to defend yourself against the prosecutor's allegations. Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 265 § 17 describes how the Commonwealth of Massachusetts views armed robbery and...
If your teen driver faces a charge for operating a vehicle under the influence in Massachusetts, it could involve stiff consequences. Penalties may include costly fines, license suspensions, mandatory alcohol education classes, community service and possible jail...
One of perhaps the worst things that can happen if you're looking to retain or increase your child custody rights is to have domestic charges filed against you. While you're presumed innocent while your case makes it through the criminal legal system, family law...
It’s always a good idea to challenge Breathalyzer test results. Why? If they’re not accurate, then you could face charges that you don’t deserve. Take for example this news from February 3 about hundreds of cases in Berkshire County that may need to be retried...
When you buy a gun, you must be very careful to follow all of the rules properly. This is especially true if you are buying that firearm for someone else. This can be done in some cases, such as buying a present for someone’s birthday, but not all. Breaking the law...
A Massachusetts conviction for operating under the influence comes at a cost. Even as a first-time OUI offender, you may face as much as a $5,000 fine. There are also other expenses relating to the event, such as bail costs, car impound fees and license reinstatement...
