Standardized field sobriety tests (SFST) are resources used by law enforcement to assess whether a driver is under the influence of alcohol or drugs. These tests are standardized per the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Understanding these tests is...
DUI/OUI
Chemical breath tests fail more often than people realize
There are various types of evidence that the state gathers to prove that someone has violated the law. When the allegations are that someone drank an unsafe amount of alcohol before driving, a chemical test result is one of the most authoritative types of evidence...
What is reasonable suspicion for an OUI stop?
The police need reasonable suspicion to stop you for operating under the influence (OUI) of alcohol or other drugs. Absent this, a stop may be unlawful. Accordingly, you can use it as a defense strategy when facing an OUI charge. Here is what you should know about...
How Massachusetts per se laws can lead to criminal charges
Chemical testing for impairment is a common reaction to a major collision. Law enforcement professionals will usually want to rule out intoxication as a potential cause when investigating a recent collision. Some people get arrested at the scene of a crash even when...
Massachusetts crash results in man’s DUI arrest
A man was arrested in Massachusetts for reportedly causing a motor vehicle collision crash due to driving under the influence. Police arrived at the Friday morning crash scene to find a damaged truck and telephone pole. They took the driver into custody for drinking...
Prescription medications and OUI charges
Prescription medications can play an integral role in treating health concerns but some medicines can also carry side effects that could affect a person in various ways. Individuals in Massachusetts who take similar types of medications might not always be aware of...
Protecting your teen by addressing the topic of underage drinking
The teenage years may be a time in which many youths yearn to try new things, and sometimes the experiences they choose to pursue may have a positive impact on their lives. However, there may also be some scenarios in which the choices your teen makes might not...
Investigation into single-vehicle crash leads to OUI charges
Sometimes it could take little more than a moment of distraction or a bout with drowsiness for a driver to lose control of a vehicle and veer off the road. However, when authorities respond to reports of a crash involving similar circumstances, there may be some...
Single-vehicle incident leads to OUI charges for driver
Losing control of a vehicle and veering off the road can be a stressful and scary experience, even if no one suffers harm in the process. While there might be numerous scenarios in which a single-vehicle incident may occur, what happens if authorities suspect unlawful...
Report of suspicious behavior leaves 1 facing drug charges
In some cases, it may take little more than the words of another party to prompt an investigation into the possible presence of unlawful activity. When authorities receive reports of suspicious activity, they may have a duty to investigate the matter. A 40-year-old...