Motorists who face charges of driving under the influence in Massachusetts are subject to significant legal penalties. Before going to court, understanding the possible consequences can inform the person's next steps. These are the established DUI penalties for...
How do you discuss your DUI during a job search?
You know you have a lot to offer Massachusetts employers, but you worry your recent DUI may take you out of the running of an ideal position. How do you preserve your chances for employment with a criminal record? Chron breaks down suggestions for handling job...
Can you afford college after an OUI conviction?
In Massachusetts, it is possible to face charges for operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Following a conviction for even a first-time offense, you may face some substantial legal penalties. A conviction may also complicate your educational...
What are standardized field sobriety tests?
Officers use many tools to help detect potentially intoxicated drivers on the road. You may have heard of some of them, such as field sobriety tests. But what do these tests actually do? How do they work? Most importantly, how do they impact you? Can a failed field...
How to handle an OUI stop
It doesn’t take much for a police officer to pull you over on a Saturday night. Maybe your car’s taillight is out. Maybe you missed a stop sign. Maybe you swerved a little too much on your last turn. Before you know it, you see flashing red lights in your mirror. You...
How much does a Massachusetts OUI raise your insurance rates?
Massachusetts takes drinking and driving quite seriously, and if you receive a conviction for operating under the influence, it may cost you a substantial amount. In addition to court costs, attorney fees, towing and impound expenses, bail money and other costs...
Can a first-time DUI affect your college career?
Massachusetts college students like you have a long road of discovery ahead of you. You have plenty of doors open and a lot of room to explore your potential paths and options. Unfortunately, getting a DUI can close a lot of those doors to you. You may think that you...
Indigestion may interfere with a DUI breath test
When officers suspect a person may be driving under the influence of alcohol, they often ask for a breath sample. While you do not have to submit such a sample, you may think you have nothing to hide. You should realize, though, breath tests are not always accurate....
Why are non-standardized field sobriety tests less common?
In Massachusetts, officers have tools to work with when suspecting a driver of DUI. If you are the driver pulled over, what tests should you anticipate? You may think of breath tests or even blood tests first. But these are not the first in the officer's arsenal....
Understanding Massachusetts’ ignition interlock device laws
In addition to being embarrassing, having an ignition interlock device installed on your car or truck is costly and annoying. The device seeks to prevent motorists from operating under the influence of alcohol by making them provide breath samples before and while...
