Boston Municipal Court handles both criminal and civil matters for the City of Boston. There are actually 8 total Boston municipal court locations in the Greater Boston area, including the central division on New Chardon Street. Each courthouse has...

Getting charged with a Massachusetts DUI is costly in more ways than one. Not only will a conviction lead to your driver’s license being suspended and potentially involve time spent in jail, but there are also a variety of fines and expenses that...

If you’ve received an out of state DUI conviction, you’re probably wondering how it will affect your Massachusetts driving record. 

The Massachusetts breathalyzer test is one of the most common tools used in court to convict drivers of a DUI. However, as widely used and relied on as these tests are, breathalyzer accuracy has a complicated history and has been called into...

Charges for “Driving Under the Influence” of alcohol or drugs (DUI/OUI charges) are a serious matter in Massachusetts.  Ever since the DUI laws in MA were overhauled in 2002, the penalties have become much more strict.  In fact, as of 2020,...

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,...