It is very easy to get charged with an OUI in Massachusetts.  Most people don’t realize that you do not need to be “drunk” for the police to charge you with operating under the influence of alcohol.  In the world we live in today, if the police have...

You had a long and laborious day at work and decided to go out with some of your coworkers for a few quick beers.  Nothing crazy.  Just a few quick ones.  After some time, you began to feel tired and decided to head home.  You hadn’t had that much...

When a client comes to me with a subsequent offense, I am often asked “Will the judge or jury know about my first one (or, “my other ones”)?” The answer is no---well, at least not right away.

In order for a police officer to stop you, he must first have (1) observed you commit a civil motor vehicle infraction (speeding, marked lines violation, etc.); or (2) reasonable suspicion to believe you have committed a crime, you are committing a...