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...

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...

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...

Getting a lawyer with specialized DUI experience is critical to mounting an effective defense against a DUI charge. Only a legal expert can put you in the best position to beat the charges and move on.

In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, all DUI offenses are punishable by some length of jail time. Among all US States, MA is considered pretty strict in regards to its DUI laws. However, not all sentences—even if you have multiple DUI...

Drivers who accrue multiple DUI convictions in Massachusetts face license suspensions of significant length. However, the precise duration is not black and white—many factors relevant to the case can impact the terms of the sentence.

Facing OUI/DUI charges can be a tense and stressful experience. You probably have a lot of questions and concerns, but might not have access to the kinds of answers that can help ease your anxiety. 

A DUI is universally considered to be a serious crime. While first-offenders will sometimes get lighter sentences, as most judges prefer treatment over punishment, if you’re facing a 3rd DUI, you’ll probably be facing far more substantial...