Boston Criminal Defense Law Blog

A Massachusetts state trooper attended a police social event in May 2018. The Irish American Police Officers Association sponsored its annual award dinner. A Massachusetts State Trooper received the Medal of Valor award for his bravery for his involvement in an armed shootout two years earlier. He left the dinner, and while driving to a…

Conviction for operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol can have serious consequences for Bostonians. An OUI defense often depends on what happened at the police stop. If stopped by police, motorists should give their license and registration to the officer. A driver does not have to submit to a field sobriety test, breathalyzer or blood test.…

The national legal limit for alcohol in your system is 0.08 percent. This percentage is the point where intoxication is clear and dangerous for everyone, regardless of factors such as size and age. Operating a vehicle under this level of impairment will result in criminal charges and can easily lead to an OUI conviction and the associated…

Getting arrested for drunk driving in Massachusetts can begin a series of events that can cause devastating legal and financial problems. OUI conviction consequences may be long-lasting. A motorist arrested for OUI will be asked to undergo a breathalyzer test. There is no effective way to mask a person’s breath to defeat this test. Penalties for test refusal…

Massachusetts and other states which legalized recreational use are beginning to implement new laws addressing driving while impaired. However, the absence of valid testing and other problems may be instrumental in mounting an OUI defense against these charges. The cases are more complicated than prosecuting a typical drunk driving case which can rely on accepted testing such as a…

How many alcoholic beverages do you have to drink before you become too drunk to drive? The number is different for everyone. Figuring out how much it will take for you to become intoxicated will depend on a couple of surprising factors. About your BAC Your blood alcohol concentration level determines how alcohol consumption will…

In the state of Massachusetts, a drunk driving charge is known as operating under the influence, or OUI, for which the penalties are severe. However, a penalty is one thing. Your future is quite another. What effect will an OUI conviction have on the plans you are making for your life? First, the penalties It…

Conviction of an operating under the influence offense in Massachusetts has serious consequences, such as the loss of a driver’s license. In certain cases, however, there are provisions allowing an OUI and driving privileges with the installation of an ignition interlock device. Melanie’s Law requires multiple OUI offenders, those with at least two alcohol or controlled substance OUI…

OUI charges come with lots of worries, from fines to jail time. One concern you may have is retaining your driving privileges. The risk of losing your license is high, but there may be steps you can take to prevent it or regain it quickly. Penalties of OUI Failing a breath test results in an automatic…

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…