If you’ve been charged with a DUI in Massachusetts, then the odds are pretty high that you’re also facing a driver’s license suspension. Your chances of appealing a license suspension, however, will depend on the particulars of your situation (Was...

You should never face a DUI / OUI charge alone. You’re going to want to contact a defense attorney as soon as you can, but not just any defense attorney will do. You’re going to need one that exclusively practices Massachusetts OUI / DUI law and is...

Drinking and driving laws in Massachusetts are among the most serious—and heavily penalizing—in the country.  One conviction can have a significant impact on your personal and professional life; multiple convictions can be even more damaging.

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,...