State troopers in Massachusetts and other states are charged with keeping roads safe for all travelers. Along with patroling streets in their cruisers, law enforcement officers also take part in sobriety checkpoints to check for driver intoxication and other serious...
DUI/OUI
Do you know what’s at stake if you face OUI charges?
If a Massachusetts police officer pulls you over in a traffic stop, several things can happen. You’ll no doubt have to show your driver’s license and vehicle registration information to the officer. From there, the way events unfold has a lot to do with the reason the...
Can I refuse a field sobriety test?
Traffic stops are stressful experiences that virtually no drivers in Massachusetts enjoy. While some traffic stops end without any issues or with only minor infractions, others lead to arrest. Anyone accused of driving drunk during a stop may be familiar with field...
Rookie officer is facing charges after fatal OUI accident
A rookie Massachusetts State Police trooper finds himself in a serious legal predicament for his alleged role in a motor vehicle crash that claimed the life of one person. The fatal OUI accident occurred in the early morning hours along a Boston highway. He...
OUI charge brought against woman after traffic stop
After being pulled over by police, it is not always clear what a driver is obligated to do. In some cases, an officer may request that a driver perform a particular action that the driver has the right to refuse to do. In other instances, if a driver refuses to comply...
Could getting a DUI threaten future employment?
Because mistakes are just a part of life, you may have made a few yourself. In fact, you may have recently found yourself pulled over by a police officer and charged with DUI after a night out with friends. This could have happened for various reasons, and you may...
What a prosecutor must prove to obtain a DUI conviction
Many factors may come into play when determining if you are guilty of drunk or impaired driving in Massachusetts. For instance, it might be necessary to prove you were in control of your vehicle when an officer conducted a traffic stop. It may also be necessary to...
Man accused of killing pedestrian has five prior DUIs
The Massachusetts man accused of striking and killing a wheelchair-bound pedestrian while impaired by alcohol on the night of July 18 has a long history of drunk and reckless driving according to media reports. The judge who presided over the 78-year-old Quincy...
A DUI breath test, do I have to take it when asked?
Knowing what your rights are if you ever get pulled over because police suspect you of driving under the influence of alcohol is important. When confronted by law enforcement officials, it is easy to get flustered and say or do things that may not serve your best...
Have you considered the impact of a DUI conviction on insurance?
Everyone in Massachusetts who owns a vehicle must carry a minimum of auto insurance coverage. Depending on where you live, how much you drive and other factors, your rates could feel high.If you thought your rates were high before, a conviction for driving under the...
