Articles Posted in College Students Charged With OUI And Underage Drinking

Going to college is an exciting time. You have more control over your life and schooling, and you have the chance to meet exciting new people. College also holds several “coming of age” moments since it is when most students become old enough to drink alcohol legally. As you are on your way home from…

Keeping a teenager out of trouble can be difficult, but it is a worthy pursuit. You do not want to see your teen get hurt, cause injury to someone else or face criminal penalties for making an unwise decision. But how can you stop your teenage child from drinking and driving? While you may not be…

An OUI charge can follow you for a long while, and penalties can impact your life for years, depending on the number of offenses you have accumulated. These hardships are even greater if you are underage at the time of the incident. For drivers under 21, OUI penalties are especially strict. Know what to expect…

Legalization of marijuana in Massachusetts has brought additional legal questions. A state commission review of the state’s marijuana legalization law could result in actions that can affect college students charged with OUI and underage drinking. The OUI Commission was formed in accordance with the legalization law. It was assigned to study issues concerning driving while under the influence…

Law enforcement for underage drinking does not stop on the campus grounds. College students charged with OUI and underage drinking offenses face serious consequences that can last throughout their educational or professional lives. It is illegal for anyone under 21-years-old to drink alcoholic beverages in Massachusetts. Misrepresenting age or engaging in the age-old attempt of falsifying identification carries a…

The legal drinking age in Massachusetts and around the United States is 21. That means if you supply alcohol to individuals under the age of 21, you could face misdemeanor charges.  Massachusetts has the Social Host Law, which states knowingly providing alcohol to people under the age of 21 who are not your children is…