If you have been charged with Operating Under the Influence (an OUI) in Massachusetts, you may be scared for your future. While an OUI charge can be a misdemeanor or felony, this charge can follow you for the rest of your life. Massachusetts law is one of the strictest in the United States when it…
If you have been convicted of an OUI (Operating Under the Influence) or are facing an OUI charge, you may be wondering what this means for your future. You may be wondering how this may impact your future ability to drive, secure jobs, and get car insurance. Massachusetts has one of the strictest OUI policies…
After much debate within the district courts, on October 10, 2019, the Supreme Judicial Court announced that a fog line constitutes a marked lane for the purposes of motor vehicle stop for a marked lanes violation in accordance with G. L. c. 89, § 4A, a civil motor vehicle infraction. In Commonwealth v. Larose, the Court analyzed…
On June 8, 2020 the Massachusetts Appeals Court issued a decision that upholds the SJC’sprevious ruling that, absent information that the driver is not the owner, police have reasonable suspicion to stop a vehicle registered to an owner who does not have a valid driver’s license. This new decision also aligns with the recent Supreme…
A popular New England winter activity that many of us have participated in at one time or another is riding snowmobiles. Whether it is on a trail or your backyard, with friends and family or even just by yourself, it can be a great way to spend a snowy day. But what happens if your…
On June 22, 2021, the Supreme Court of the United States handed down its decision in Lange v. California, where the Court examined the Fourth Amendment and the so-called “hot pursuit” doctrine. Specifically, the Supreme Court was asked whether a police officer’s pursuit of a person who has committed a misdemeanor categorically qualifies as an exigent…
When someone hears that they are facing a license suspension, one of the first worries is, “How am I going to get to work?” Even a 30-day license suspension for failing a breath test can put someone into a difficult situation. While rides from friends and family, Uber or a cab are options, many look for options…
After much debate within the district courts, on October 10, 2019, the Supreme Judicial Court announced that a fog line constitutes a marked lane for the purposes of motor vehicle stop for a marked lanes violation in accordance with G. L. c. 89, § 4A, a civil motor vehicle infraction. In Commonwealth v. Larose, the Court analyzed…
If you are facing an OUI charge, your day in court is an opportunity to fight for your rights and to secure the best possible outcome for yourself and your family. In these uncertain times amid the COVID-19 pandemic, this has never been more important. If you have a current open OUI case or if…
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