Articles – OUI DUI Defense

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has passed a number of laws in the past decade that are very harsh on those who are arrested for operating under the influence (OUI). If you are stopped and charged with OUI, you will need to have a basic understanding of the penalties you could face under Massachusetts OUI laws.

In order to identify citizens who are driving under the influence of alcohol and certain drugs, Massachusetts police will often use Field Sobriety Tests to determine if a driver is under the influence. A driver is said to be under the influence of alcohol if their blood alcohol concentration is above 0.08%, and in commercial

Massachusetts Field Sobriety Tests are used by law enforcement officers to determine whether someone may be driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.There are 3 standardized tests that are approved through the National Highway Safety Traffic Administration (NHTSA) that may be administered : 1.  Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN). The officer will ask the suspect

Know Your Rights. The Evidence Will Be Used Against You.   1. KEEP SILENT….don\’t make any statements. 2. REFUSE ALL FIELD SOBRIETY TESTS. 3. REFUSE THE BREATHALYZER TEST. 4. EXERCISE YOUR RIGHT TO SPEAK /CALL AN ATTORNEY BEFORE ANSWERING ANY QUESTIONS. 5. FROM THE MOMENT YOU ARE STOPPED ROADSIDE & AT THE POLICE STATION, BE

The consumption of alcohol has been around since almost the beginning of time. Even in ancient times wine was a favorite beverage. Alcohol is so popular songs have been written about it. But one thing they didn\’t have back in the days of Roman empires and ruthless kings were automobiles. If one had too much