If the police arrest you for drunk driving in Massachusetts, you may face fines and incarceration, particularly if you are a repeat offender. An OUI may result in a suspended license, as well. The length of time will depend on the number of drunk driving convictions...
There is often more drunk driving enforcement around holidays
People can decide to get behind the wheel while chemically impaired at any time. Operating under the influence (OUI) is an offense that Massachusetts police officers are constantly on the lookout for when patrolling state roads. Police officers will watch the...
3 behaviors to avoid at an OUI checkpoint
The Fourth Amendment shields those in the U.S. from "unreasonable searches and seizures". However, what falls under the protection of this section of the Constitution is subject to the interpretation of courts. Massachusetts ruled that operating under the influence,...
Alcohol does not hit everyone the same way
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...
What to know if your teen gets a drunk driving charge
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...
This is your first step if you’re accused of an OUI
Drunk driving is something that can lead to dangerous crashes, serious injuries and deaths. In a best-case scenario, a driver may get home safely, but not before putting others at risk of a crash by going in and out of lanes or driving recklessly. Unfortunately, OUI...
What factors affect your blood alcohol content?
If you drink alcohol and then drive, you risk a charge for drunk driving. The Governors Highway Safety Association states that in the U.S., all states except Utah define driving with a blood alcohol content level at or above 0.08% as a crime. It can be difficult to...
Did you know you can get an OUI from prescription medications?
When you started to feel unwell, you decided to meet up with your medical provider and have an exam. They gave you some medications, but they didn’t talk to you about them. They just told you to drink a lot of water when you took them. You took the first pill as soon...
Penalties for drunk driving with a child in the car
When you suffer from alcohol dependence, you may act in ways you otherwise would not. Consuming alcohol before getting behind the wheel is one such example. Massachusetts takes operating under the influence quite seriously under any circumstance. However, the...
College students and drunk driving: How to avoid trouble with the law
As a college student, it’s safe to assume that you want to have a good time. While learning is important to you, there’s nothing wrong with also using this time of your life to meet others, socialize and enjoy life. But here’s the problem: Some college students don’t...
