What Type of Lawyer Do I Need?

When you’re charged with a DUI for the first time, you may not even know what type of lawyer you need to look for. Because a DUI is a criminal charge, your lawyer needs to practice criminal defense. However, within...

During the holiday season, there’s a spike in the number of crimes committed and arrests made. OUIs are no exception. November and December see more OUIs than any other time of the year. So if you get an OUI on Thanksgiving, what does that mean and...

Because it’s typical to celebrate with drinking on Halloween and other similar holidays, party holidays like Halloween often see a substantial increase in the number of drivers arrested for drunk driving. If you’re among the many drivers facing a ...

Getting charged with a DUI can get expensive, even if you’re not convicted, but where are those costs coming from? The fees associated with a DUI charge can be broken down into four primary categories: court fees, legal fees, RMV fees, and...

Although a first offense OUI in Massachusetts is only classified as a misdemeanor, OUI penalties in the Commonwealth are among the strictest in the entire United States. If you’re a first-time offender who’s been charged with an OUI in...

If you’re seeking a DUI lawyer to guide you through a difficult and stressful experience, the last thing you want is for the process of finding an experienced DUI lawyer to be stressful and difficult as well. Avvo makes finding a qualified local DUI...

Getting charged with a DUI can be overwhelming. It’s a natural first instinct to wonder how you can get out of this situation. It’s true that sometimes DUI charges (called OUI or “Operating Under the Influence” in Massachusetts) get dropped with no...

Handling DUI charges can be complicated, especially when you’re charged with a DUI outside of your home state. You probably have a lot of questions about what to expect. You may be wondering if you can be extradited. If you’ve been charged with a...

If you’re in legal trouble, you want the best lawyer you can get. Of course, every lawyer wants to position themselves as the best. So, how do you know who’s going to be able to get you the outcome you need on your case? How can you know who's ...

Most first offenders and some second offenders for OUI in Massachusetts never actually serve any jail time, even though there are often guidelines for it in the sentencing.