1. Driving home from a club or bar is not illegal and not a reason to initiate a traffic stop.

There’s plenty of nightlife in Boston, and many venues serve alcoholic beverages. However, you can’t be arrested for OUI in Boston simply because you...

All DUI courts (or OUI courts in Massachusetts) will follow their state’s established steps for an OUI / DUI trial and adhere to the same set of state laws about drunk driving. You can refer to Chapter 90, Section 24 of Massachusetts General Laws,...

Your choice of legal representation will be the most important decision you make in defending your case. An experienced attorney specializing in DUI  is much more than just your lawyer—they will be a seasoned expert who will draw upon their many...

Whether you’re fighting your first OUI offense or your fourth, it’s always worth retaining qualified legal counsel from a local defense attorney in Massachusetts. There are at least 4 major benefits to selecting a law firm that’s familiar with local...

Middlesex is one of the more highly populated counties in Massachusetts—the court system is always busy.  If you’ve been arrested for DUI in Middlesex County, this means it could be a while before a trial begins or your case is resolved.  However,...

After being arrested for OUI in Massachusetts, the most important decision you’ll make is the attorney you select to defend you. This isn’t so simple as typing in “OUI lawyer near me” on Google and going with whatever firm pops up.  It’s critical...

If you’ve been charged with OUI in Worcester County, you’ll need a local OUI lawyer with demonstrated experience delivering results in Worcester County Court. Attorney Joseph J. Higgins is a Worcester lawyer specializing in Massachusetts DUI / OUI...

The statutes that govern Massachusetts DUI law remain the same, no matter which county your charges originate from or in which court the case will be tried. Chapter 90, Section 24 of Massachusetts General Laws describe all of the standards, limits,...

When you receive a DUI charge in Massachusetts, your right to a normal life hangs in the balance. This is true no matter whether your case is tried in a Norfolk, Worcester, or Essex County court.  Drunk driving convictions anywhere in the state come...

Even the penalties for a first DUI in Massachusetts are harsh—especially for potential jail time (at 2.5 years, it has the highest maximum among U.S. states).  And if you’ve been convicted of DUI or agreed to a Continuance Without a Finding (CWOF)...