DUI/OUI

When you get pulled over for operating under the influence (OUI) in Massachusetts, law enforcement would typically ask you to take a chemical test to measure your blood alcohol concentration (BAC). These tests, such as breathalyzers, play a crucial role in your OUI...

It is relatively common for people to underestimate the potential impact of drunk driving charges in Massachusetts. Drivers who get arrested for operating under the influence (OUI) charges are at risk of a variety of consequences, even if no crash occurs. State law...

As parents, we do our best to teach our children right from wrong. We discuss the importance of never driving drunk or riding with someone who has been drinking.  We ensure that they know they can always call us for a ride. However, we can’t be with them 100% of the...

Police officers performing traffic stops may issue tickets if they catch someone speeding or witness them turning without using a signal. Other times, police officers begin to suspect more serious traffic infractions and may decide to arrest someone. Those who...

Police officers can arrest individuals for drunk driving when they drive poorly or fail a breath test. Operating under the influence (OUI) offenses are among the most common charges pursued in Massachusetts. People can get arrested after a basic traffic stop or a...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...