You’re driving, and you don’t feel well. Your body starts to shake. You’re eager to get home because you know what’s happening. You’re a diabetic, and you’re experiencing a period of either extremely high or extremely low blood sugar. Your glucose meter will tell you...
OUIs come with a license suspension
When you’re convicted of drunk driving in Massachusetts, your driver’s license will be suspended. The amount of time you’ll have to deal with this depends on how many prior convictions you have. It is imperative that you plan for this ahead of time because not having...
How an OUI can impact your career
If you’re charged with operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, your initial concern may be rooted in the immediate consequences in the event of a conviction. This can include everything from prison time to community service to a license suspension....
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...
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...
Helping your teenager move on from an underage OUI charge
Teenage mistakes can come back to haunt young adults for many years in the future. Especially if the criminal justice system gets involved, it can be hard to move on from a criminal conviction. One of the most common issues that young adults face with the law is a...
Five ways to avoid a DUI or OUI this holiday season
With the holidays in full swing, you probably have an endless list of events to attend. From office parties to family dinners and gatherings with friends, you will most likely spend a significant amount of time over the next several weeks eating, drinking and making...
Specialty courts can help defendants get a second chance
Many people who face criminal charges in Massachusetts will be able to take part in a specialty court program. These programs are meant to address some of the more common issues that people coming into the criminal justice system might face. Residents of this state...
Pretrial diversion programs can help resolve DUI cases
Drunk driving convictions can come with some harsh penalties, but there are times when you might not have to deal with the worst sentence possible. Many drunk driving cases are resolved before trial. One option for making this happen is to enter a pretrial diversion...
