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...
How can an OUI affect employment?
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...
Should you tell an officer you’re taking prescription medications during a traffic stop?
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...
Massachusetts armed robbery charges and penalties
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...
