Operating under the influence, or OUI, is a serious crime in Massachusetts. You may face suspension or loss of your driver’s license, fines, or jail time from the courts and the Registry of Motor Vehicles. Penalties for multiple convictions increase significantly. The...
Should you worry about a failed sobriety test?
An officer has many tools they can use to determine whether or not a driver has hit the road while under the influence. If one suspects you of doing this, you will likely face the standardized field sobriety test before anything else. But what is this test? How does...
You have the right to refuse testing when stopped for DUI or OUI
When a police officer pulls you over for suspicion of driving under the influence, they will ask you to perform field sobriety tests. Field sobriety tests evaluate balance, agility and attention in drivers when officers suspect intoxication. While most drivers are...
Penalties for DUI in Massachusetts
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...
