Articles Posted in OUI Defense

Massachusetts law enforcement recently arrested a driver for suspected intoxicated driving after a traffic stop for speeding. Police clocked the driver going 70 mph in a 35-mph zone. While talking with the driver, law enforcement allegedly noticed signs of possible intoxication, such as slurring his speech and the smell of alcohol coming from inside the…

Police throughout the great state of Massachusetts are on the lookout for anyone who is driving under the influence of alcohol. And for that reason, it’s not uncommon for them to set up sobriety checkpoints. While it’s your hope that you never drive into a sobriety checkpoint, it’s not easy to avoid doing so. One…

A Massachusetts man is facing grave criminal charges for his apparent role in an accident that left one person dead. According to law enforcement authorities, the driver was arrested after striking someone who was in his yard, then striking a parked vehicle. The individual hit by the car was pronounced dead at the scene of…

When you decide to go out for a night on the town, there is always the risk that you could be drugged unexpectedly. That’s one reason why there are so many educational pieces about watching your drinks or being sure not to leave them unattended even for a second. The unfortunate part of the potential…

In Massachusetts, the penalties associated with drunk driving are steep. Operating under the influence is a criminal offense that has the potential to change your life in multiple ways. Whether it is your first OUI or you have previous convictions on your record, it is in your interests to defend yourself against these charges. A…

In all states, it is illegal to drive when your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is 0.08% or higher. However, states vary when it comes to how they charge drunk drivers, and with respect to how they refer to the crime. In many states, the crime of driving while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs is referred…

Many people who get pulled over and arrested for operating under the influence (OUI) in Massachusetts didn’t realize that they had had too much to drink. In fact, some people who get arrested for an OUI may have medical conditions that explain why they failed a chemical breath test or may be the victims of…

If a police officer has reason to believe you’re operating a motor vehicle under the influence, they won’t hesitate to pull you over. Maybe they’re right, maybe they’re wrong. Either way, you’re sure to have concerns about what will happen next. Rather than deal with this type of traffic stop should the time come, there’s…

Being involved in a car accident, even a relatively minor one, is often a stressful experience. In some cases, a person involved in an accident may panic and respond unpredictably. Unfortunately, law enforcement officers in Massachusetts concluded that a woman was drunk driving based on her alleged behavior following a collision. The incident that led to the…

Facing a criminal charge for drunk driving is much more than an inconvenience in your life. Even if it is your first offense, consequences such as loss of driving privileges, time behind bars and expensive fines can impact your life. A conviction can lead to a permanent mark on your criminal record, and this mark…