If you have a drunk driving conviction in the state of Massachusetts, are there alternatives to the loss of driving privileges or the prospect of jail time? Upon probation approval, the judge in the District Court who hears your case may refer you to a first-offender...
Month: August 2019
State trooper charged with OUI during off duty hours
Massachusetts State Police troopers are given rigorous training, and they are expected to uphold the law, both when they are on duty and when they are not on duty. Nonetheless, occasionally, troopers run afoul of the law because they, like the rest of us, are human. A...
Protecting your license after an OUI
Most people do not intend to endanger others. However, when drivers get behind the wheel while under the influence, they do just that.In such cases, those caught can face serious charges and may risk losing their driving privileges. Should this occur, there are a few...
What are the consequences for an UI test refusal?
A breathalyzer test may have a devastating effect in an OUI prosecution in Massachusetts. The motorist's rights and dealing with a request to undergo these tests may play a role with a prosecution for OUI and driving privileges. Failure to pass this test may be...