Articles Posted in OUI Conviction Consequences

Operating under the influence (OUI) is a common criminal charge in Massachusetts, and it is often the result of a technical infraction rather than a crash. Drivers get pulled over by the police because of their behavior at the wheel. If they admit to drinking too much, fail a field sobriety test or fail a…

As a Massachusetts driver under the age of 21, you face a different standard for what constitutes operating under the influence than an adult driver does. You also face different penalties if you receive an OUI conviction. The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles explains that the blood alcohol content threshold for underage drivers is only 0.02% as…

With 2020 on the horizon, many people in Massachusetts will be going to New Year’s Eve parties. Most of these parties involve alcohol, and it is not unusual for motorists to find themselves being pulled over by police on suspicion of operating under the influence over the holiday season. Many OUI conviction consequences can have a major…

Heading off to college can bring children newfound freedom. In many cases, this newfound freedom involves attending parties and trying alcohol. Children have their whole future ahead of them while at college, but underage drinking and OUIs can put that future at risk. Parents and children alike must be aware of those risks. Here is…

A Massachusetts lawmaker has proposed expanding the state’s ignition interlock device program to include those convicted of a first OUI offense to have the devices installed in their vehicles. Since 2005, those convicted of two or more OUI offenses have been required to have their vehicles outfitted with devices that require them to use a…

Massachusetts has legalized the use of medical marijuana and recreational marijuana. But this legalization is not unlimited. Motorists who unlawfully drive while impaired from marijuana or engage in other illegal behavior may face OUI conviction consequences or other legal problems. Because of a 2016 ballot initiative and 2017 law, a person over 21 may possess up to one ounce…

Massachusetts drinking laws can penalize college students, even if they are over 21. Although college students charged with OUI and underage drinking may face serious consequences, an OUI arrest may have even harsher penalties. These penalties can have serious legal, educational or professional costs, regardless of whether the arrest was made on or off campus. But, there…

OUI convictions may lead to a jail sentence and fines in Massachusetts. Other OUI conviction consequences include a criminal record that can follow the offender’s business and academic life and cost money. A first-time OUI conviction may carry a term of imprisonment of up to 2½ years, a fine of $500 to $5,000 and license suspension for…

Driving a vehicle while impaired is dangerous and a criminal offense in Massachusetts which can have serious legal consequences. But drunk or drug-impaired biking, while a terribly reckless thing to do, is not illegal in this state and does not have OUI conviction consequences. State law grants bicycles with all the rights and responsibilities of vehicles. However,…

Keeping up with insurance premiums can be a financial challenge with motorists with relatively good driving records. However, drivers may face expensive car insurance as one of their OUI conviction consequences in Massachusetts. An OUI conviction follows from a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent. Commercial drivers have a stricter limit of 0.04 percent. Motorists under 21…