DUI/OUI

Operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol is a significant offense in Massachusetts. Driving while intoxicated carries severe penalties for those convicted. Understanding the laws and consequences surrounding OUI allows you to drive safely while avoiding...

If you have ever faced charges for operating a vehicle under the influence (OUI), you may wonder what you can do to protect yourself moving forward. An OUI conviction may carry serious consequences. For this reason, you should understand what Massachusetts law says...

If law enforcement stops you on suspicion of operating under the influence of alcohol, you face license suspension, heavy fines and even possible jail time. An OUI conviction can follow you and disrupt your plans for the future. However, there is an option to help...

Now that recreational marijuana use is legal for most adults in Massachusetts, police officers are likely to watch for signs of drugged driving. If they have reasonable suspicion you may be operating a vehicle under the influence of marijuana, officers may stop your...

Few things can raise your heart rate faster than seeing flashing lights in your rear-view mirror. If an officer suspects you may have a blood alcohol concentration above 0.08%, he or she may ask you to breathe into a testing device.  While the testing device should...

Flashing red lights in your rear-view mirror after you have had a drink or two is bad news. Not knowing how to defend your rights is even worse.  A conviction for OUI, operating under the influence, carries costly penalties. You also face personal embarrassment.  Just...