Articles Posted in OUI Defense

If you ever get pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving, chances are good that a police officer will ask you to perform a series of coordination tests known as field sobriety tests (FSTs). Although there are a number of FSTs that can be used, three are endorsed by the National Highway Safety Administration, and are therefore…

You’re on your way home from a night out with friends when you see blue lights flashing in your rearview mirror. Nothing will ruin a fun evening out with friends like having to pull over for suspected operating under the influence. You will have to speak with the police officer, and you may have to…

Seeing the flashing lights of a police car in your rearview mirror can ruin your night. You pull over, and an officer walks over to your window to explain why he or she pulled you over. This ultimately led to field sobriety tests, and after that, a Breathalyzer test to determine your blood alcohol content. The results…

If you are facing drunk driving charges in Massachusetts, you know your future and your freedom are at stake. Whether it is your first offense or you have previous convictions on your record, it is in your interests to fight back against these charges and pursue the best possible outcome to your case. You can…

If you live in Boston and face Operating Under the Influence charges, you are not alone. The Boston Herald reports that Boston holds the dubious honor of being the number two city in the nation for drunk driving convictions. This startling news comes from a nationwide study conducted by QuoteWizard, an auto insurance company. Per this study,…

Not surprisingly, law enforcement officers constantly remain vigilant for drivers whose driving patterns indicate that they are operating under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Given that, according to Mothers Against Drunk Driving, someone becomes injured in a drunk driving crash every two minutes in the United States and someone dies in a drunk driving crash every…

Attending college, particularly at one of Massachusetts’ prestigious schools such as Harvard or the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, can be exciting yet extremely stressful at the same time. For stress relief, many students attend parties, hang out at bars or visit other hot spots at which the serving of alcohol occurs. While there is nothing…

Despite decades of warnings, Public Service Announcements, Mothers Against Drunk Driving campaigns and ever stiffer OUI/DWI/DUI penalties, many people still choose to drive while under the influence of alcohol or drugs or get into a car with a driver they know is drunk. Do you? Why? Recovery.org reports that a recent survey revealed the following reasons…

If officers pull you over for suspected OUI, they likely will ask you to take a field sobriety test. You may wish to refuse, however. Why? Because this test, which actually consists of three separate tests, does not always produce accurate results. DUI Justice Link explains that many things can influence your performance on a field…

Many Massachusetts residents know that drinking and driving can lead to a lot of trouble. However, it is just as important to keep in mind that drugged driving can also have serious consequences if a police officer stops you. You may not think drugged driving, especially on a substance like marijuana, would be as big…