You might wonder whether driving drunk on a motorcycle carries the same consequences that it does when you drive a car. Legally, the laws and consequences are the same when you get a DUI on a motorcycle as they are for any other motor vehicle.
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DUI stands for “driving under the influence.” It is a criminal offense that occurs when a person operates a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, impairing their ability to drive safely. The level of intoxication required to be considered a DUI varies by state, but it typically involves a blood alcohol concentration
It is illegal in Massachusetts to operate any sort of watercraft (jet ski, canoe, kayak, sailboat, rowboat) while impaired by alcohol—not just engine-powered yachts and speedboats. Harbor/Marine Patrol, the Coast Guard, and the Massachusetts Environmental Police all have the authority to arrest you for OUI on a boat, which is sometimes called “Boating Under the
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Being charged with drunk driving can have a significant impact on your life. There’s potential for license loss, fines, incarceration, and a criminal record. The first thing you need to know is that, with a qualified attorney on your side, you may be able to avoid many of the standard first DUI consequences.
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Charge: OUI-First Offense Result: Not Guilty Client was on his Harley Davidson motorcycle in Rockland and was traveling well in excess of the speed limit and had apparently traveled through a red light in the process. The officer activated his lights and noticed the client was unsteady on his feet and he put the bike
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Charge: OUI-First Offense Result: Case Dismissed after Motion to Dismiss Client was stopped at a Massachusetts State Police Sobriety Checkpoint in Bridgewater. The client was coming from a Patriots game and was on his motorcycle. The client was asked to perform Field Sobriety Tests, which he did not complete. The client was placed under arrest
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