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)...

Most U.S. states have somewhat similar standards for DUI charges and consequences for a conviction.  In general, if you’re determined by law enforcement to be driving while intoxicated at a level that impairs the safety of yourself and others,...

In Massachusetts, anyone who receives a DUI conviction will also receive a court-imposed license suspension.  Numerous factors affect the amount of time that must elapse before you can begin driving after a DUI, but the most significant are:

1. The Physical Symptoms

Alcohol is a depressant, which means it causes delays in the messages shared between the brain and the body. This results in poor coordination, numbness, slower reflexes, and throws off your balance. Some physical symptoms...

Repeat DUI offenders have less (or no) access to “alternative disposition” options in sentencing and will face greater penalties if convicted.  A second DUI offense is still considered a misdemeanor in Massachusetts, but a third or subsequent...