DUI/OUI

Being accused of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol can be stressful in any situation, as allegations alone may be enough to diminish one’s reputation. However, a conviction for such offenses could prove much more severe in nature, as this...

Getting arrested and charged with OUI in Massachusetts is a scary ordeal. Authorities in the state take driving under the influence seriously, and a person can face serious legal consequences upon conviction. The following describes the process of charging someone...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...