When you're out with friends or spending time with family, drinking can seem like an inevitable option. But after a couple of drinks, driving a vehicle may not be the best choice. If you drink more than you expected to, it could lead to your driving home while...
A DUI conviction can adversely affect your car insurance
Drunk driving leads to big problems. You may already know that you will have to deal with fines and problems with your driver's license if you are convicted, but there might be other collateral damage. A DUI/OUI conviction may harm your ability to afford insurance on...
How common is DUI in Massachusetts?
Across the country, many drivers are charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol, an offense that can destroy their lives in various ways (many of which have been addressed on this blog). However, in Massachusetts, drunk driving occurs even more...
What is an aggravated DWI charge?
Drivers in Massachusetts who are arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol will typically face charges of DWI. However, in certain circumstances this charge may be an aggravated DWI which typically results in higher penalties. According to FindLaw,...
Important things to know about DUI breath tests
It's irritating to be subjected to a breath test when you are pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving. Even if you are irked by having to take the test, you need to pay attention to how it is administered. Try to remember everything you can because you don't know...
What is an ignition interlock device?
Drivers in Massachusetts who have been convicted for driving under the influence of alcohol may be required to have an ignition interlock device. This device tests the alcohol level of the driver and is court ordered in certain situations. According to the...
Investigating suspected drunk drivers
When a person is suspected of committing a crime, police, state troopers and sheriff's deputies may take certain actions to determine what they think happened. This isn't always easy because there might be a lack of evidence. In the case of drunk driving (often...
When university policies interfere with medical marijuana use
With recent changes to marijuana laws in different states, millions of Americans are enjoying the benefits of medical treatments involving the use of marijuana. However, even though Massachusetts allows for the use of marijuana for certain medical purposes, some...
Halloween celebrations and DUI charges
During holidays such as Halloween, some people choose to drink alcohol as part of their celebrations. Unfortunately, this can result in drunk driving charges for those who take to the road afterward. If you were recently charged with driving under the influence on...
