The police do not require chemical evidence to arrest you and charge you with DUI. They may determine that you are “impaired” simply by observation during field tests and their own judgment. In Massachusetts, you can refuse to take a breathalyzer...

According to chapter 90, section 24 of Massachusetts General Law, you can be charged with an OUI if you drive a motor vehicle “while under the influence of intoxicating liquor, or of marijuana, narcotic drugs, depressants or stimulant substances......

The federal government requires that commercial motor vehicle drivers obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Commercial vehicles include trucks, buses, large capacity vehicles, and hazmat vehicles, among others. There are three classes of CDL:...

The state of Massachusetts has a zero-tolerance policy for drivers under the age of 21. That means drivers under the age of 21 will face substantial driver’s license consequences if they have a BAC of .02% or over. Depending on body weight and time,...

Upon receiving a DUI or OUI charge, people often ask about hardship licenses, also known as “Cinderella Licenses.” If you are facing a First Offense OUI, Multiple offense OUI, Drug Offense, or you have multiple traffic offenses, you may qualify for...

If you’ve spent any time on the road in Massachusetts, you’ve likely seen billboards about “buzzed driving.” You may have also seen TV and magazine ads that say the same thing. Although the term "buzzed driving" is open to interpretation, the...

The length of time that your first DUI stays on your record depends on the state in which the DUI occurred. In almost every state, a first DUI may be reported to employers, insurers, and other relevant entities for a minimum of 10 years....

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 to...

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.