Every state considers driving under the influence (DUI) a serious offense, and Massachusetts is no different. Operating under the influence (OUI) is similar to a DUI, with profound legal implications that can affect your driving record and insurance rates in Cape Cod. If you have been charged with this offense, contact the skilled and knowledgeable…
Operating under the influence (OUI) significantly affects your driving record, insurance premiums, and life. However, when you cause an accident as a result of an OUI, then there are other legal ramifications and consequences to consider. If your OUI resulted in an accident, here are a few points to know about potential issues with your…
On April 26, 2023, the Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) rendered a critical decision impacting thousands of individuals in Massachusetts whose operating under the influence (OUI) convictions were based upon the use of faulty breath test results. The statewide Ananias litigation began in 2015, challenging the scientific reliability of breath test machines throughout Massachusetts. The decision…
When a law enforcement officer pulls over a driver for operating under the influence (OUI), a field sobriety test may take place. These roadside assessments occur when the officer reasonably suspects the driver is under the influence. Learn about the basics of field sobriety tests in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts so that you can become…
The state of Massachusetts was one of the first to legalize possession and use of recreational marijuana. In fact, people can have up to 10 ounces in their possession without any penalty. However, it remains illegal to operate a vehicle under the influence of Marijuana. In Massachusetts, operating while impaired, which is called an OUI,…
Drunk driving – or driving while otherwise impaired – is a serious charge which carries severe penalties. These penalties can affect your life for years, even a lifetime, so it’s important to be proactive from the moment you are pulled over to mitigate the impact that a potential OUI charge can have. Before getting pulled…
A license suspension can have a huge and devastating impact on your life. For most Americans, being unable to drive a car means that they have no means of getting to work, transporting their children, and attending medical appointments. However, there is recourse if your license was suspended, and you may be able to drive…
Traditionally, when an officer pulls a driver over due to suspected impairment, they ask the driver whether or not they want to be subject to certain tests. It might seem like if an officer pulls you over on a suspected OUI and asks you to take a breathalyzer, that you have the right to refuse….
Massachusetts is notoriously hard on OUI charges, imposing harsh penalties with a lifelong impact in many cases. For example, a first OUI offense could leave you with a fine of up to $5,300, a prison sentence of up to two and a half years, and a license suspension of up to one year. The penalties…
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