A recent news report about a Massachusetts arrest helps illustrate an important point about OUI law enforcement and prosecution.According to the report, police in historic Rehoboth said they received reports from the public about a dark sports car driving dangerously,...
Month: October 2019
Police officer found not guilty of OUI
People who are accused of drunk driving often take a fatalistic approach to the charges they face. Perhaps they feel the evidence against them is overwhelming, and so there is no point in trying. This is a mistake. Everyone deserves a defense.Recently, a Massachusetts...
Legal marijuana and OUI charges
Next month will mark the first anniversary of legalized recreational marijuana in Massachusetts, and the commonwealth is still adjusting to the changes the new law brought. One area where the authorities are still trying to figure out how to work with the new law is...
Parents can help teen drivers stay sober behind the wheel
According to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, high school students drive intoxicated roughly 2.4 million times each month.New license holders still have a lot to learn about driving—and about driving under the influence of alcohol. Parents...