Articles Posted in OUI Defense

You have a couple beers with some colleagues one night after work. On your way home, a police officer pulls you over and conducts a breathalyzer test, which you fail. While you might be shocked that just two beers over the course of an evening was enough to put you over the legal limit, you…

When a police officer arrests someone for operating under the influence (OUI) in Massachusetts, the arrested driver could end up paying major fines and even serving jail time. The suspension of the driver’s license is also a standard penalty for an OUI conviction. Keeping someone off the road when they have recently demonstrated a proclivity…

When a police officer pulls you over and thinks you’ve had too much to drink, they usually don’t just arrest you right away. Instead, they need to gather evidence that supports their allegations.    They may ask you questions while you are still in your vehicle and then ask you to exit it for a few field…

Breathalyzer tests have long been viewed as the gold standard for determining driver intoxication. In a courtroom setting, a breathalyzer result showing a blood alcohol content (BAC) above the legal limit can be difficult to dispute. Such evidence can make a jury likely to convict. But are breathalyzer machines as foolproof as we imagine? New…

Many people have a stereotype associated with who they believe alcoholics are. They may think that they are people who are unsuccessful, unemployed or not financially wealthy. Therefore, those who are outwardly successful may look at themselves in the mirror and refuse to believe that they are suffering from alcoholism or alcohol dependence, even if…

Operating a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol could result in harsh penalties and consequences for those convicted for this type of criminal offense. Some in Massachusetts believe it may be appropriate and necessary to increase the severity of these penalties. Those who support this state that it could discourage first-time drunk…

If you’re stopped by the police and the officer believes that you may be operating your vehicle under the influence, it’s important to know your rights and what to do next. Taking the right steps now could help you build a stronger case against the accusations, so that you have a lower chance of being…

The penalties associated with operating a vehicle while under the influence can result in serious penalties for Massachusetts drivers. If convicted, these individuals could face fines, expensive penalties and other repercussions that could seriously affect their futures. This is especially true for those charged with causing a vehicle accident because of drunk driving.  Motorcycle rider injured …

As a college student, you know that your future may depend on the choices you make today. One poor decision can result in consequences that may alter the course of your life, such as driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. If you are facing OUI charges as a Massachusetts college student, you…

Approximately 27,000 drivers in Massachusetts currently facing drunk driving charges could have the opportunity to appear in court and request a dismissal of their charges. Recently, a judge gave notice to these individuals regarding when they could come to court. These defendants have the opportunity to do this because of problems with Breathalyzer results that…