Boston OUI/DUI Defense Law Blog
OUI stops have to start with probable cause
You’re driving home after dinner, and a police officer pulls your car over. They make you get out and do a field sobriety test. You fail it, and they arrest you. They take you to the station and give you a breath test. You blow a 0.10%. You don’t question the results...
Just because you can own a knife doesn’t mean you can carry it
Knives are tools that people utilize for a variety of different trades, but they are also potentially weapons. The state of Massachusetts has rules in place regarding knives, just as it does for other common weapons and firearms. Unlike many other states,...
What happens when addiction leads to OUI?
A person who is facing a drunk driving charge has a lot of things to handle. Not only do they need to develop a defense strategy against the charges, they also need to think about the administrative penalties. For some individuals, there’s a tertiary issue that comes...
Man facing OUI charges after multi-vehicle collision
According to news sources, an 18-year-old Massachusetts man was recently charged with operating under the influence in a three-vehicle collision that happened in Norton. The accident reportedly happened on Jan. 17 on Newland Street. Law enforcement authorities with...
OUI charges could limit study abroad options
College students often dream of studying abroad. Nothing gives them more of an opportunity to learn about themselves, a different culture and the world around them quite like living in a foreign country for a semester. Unfortunately, those dreams may be hampered for...
How a hardship license can help people with OUI convictions
Getting a drunk driving conviction comes with a lot of consequences. This includes fines, potential jail time, and probation agreements. In Massachusetts, first offense OUIs will revoke your license for one year, and each repeat offense will extend that time. License...
Melanie’s Law delivers harsh drunk driving penalties
Common sense often goes out the window when people drink. Every day, people drink and drive without seeing the harm in it. A conviction for operating under the influence (OUI) in Massachusetts can have far-lasting criminal and personal consequences. If you’re facing...
Are drinking and driving checkpoints legal in Massachusetts?
You might be driving down the road like any other night, when around the bend you see that the street is full of lights. Even if you haven’t had anything to drink, it can still prove to be a nerve-racking experience. Stopping drivers at checkpoints is legal in...
What do your BAC results mean?
Many people face the fear of being charged with drunk driving or operating a vehicle under the influence (OUI) when pulled over by an officer after having a couple of drinks of alcohol here in Massachusetts. Officers commonly will use a breath test or blood alcohol...
Understanding impairment goes beyond knowing your BAC
You had a few drinks at the bar, but you feel fine. As you get behind the wheel, you might wonder if you’re able to drive. You don’t think you’re over the legal limit, but you in danger whenever you’re feeling the effects. Operating under the influence (OUI) is a...
