James Milligan

Here’s What to Expect When You Get an OUI on Halloween

On holidays, it’s typical for people to celebrate with alcohol—especially on holidays like Halloween, New Year’s Eve, or St. Patrick’s Day, when drinking and partying are integral to many people’s celebrations. This means that holidays like Halloween see a sharp increase in OUI arrests and subsequent OUI charges. If you ever get arrested for an

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How Penalties For a First OUI in Massachusetts Compare to Other States

It’s often said that the penalties for a first offense OUI in the state of Massachusetts are harsh, but how do the penalties here compare with first OUI penalties in other states? The answer: it depends. In 2017, WalletHub ranked Massachusetts as the state with the 22nd strictest OUI penalties. Other sources have listed Massachusetts

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Here’s What Happens When You Get Your First OUI in Massachusetts

First Offense OUI Court Process When you’re charged with an OUI for the first time, the first thing that will happen is that you’ll receive an official notice from the court with the details of your charges. This notice will also include information regarding your first official court appearance. This first appearance is called an

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DUI Checkpoints: What are They and What to Do?

DUI checkpoints in Massachusetts are part of an ongoing campaign of efforts, conducted by law enforcement and the state government, against drunk driving. The intention is to reduce drunk driving accidents without conducting unwarranted searches, which would compromise citizens’ constitutional rights. Read on to learn more about what OUI/DUI checkpoints are and what’s expected of

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