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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Failing a breathalyzer test at a traffic stop or Massachusetts sobriety checkpoint will get you charged with OUI in Massachusetts. This can have a tremendous impact on your life, and you might feel frightened or unsure of what to do next. Here are four steps that will help you defend yourself from the consequences.
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With the current legal controversy around breathalyzer evidence in Massachusetts, there are no quick and easy options for police officers to introduce chemical proof that you are above the legal limit for alcohol in DUI cases. At the same time, charges for driving under the influence of drugs are on the rise with the state’s
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A 2017 study conducted by WalletHub (and reported on by Marketwatch) ranked Massachusetts as tied for 22nd on the list of strictest DUI laws among U.S. states. This would place Mass in the top half on overall DUI strictness but roughly average in comparison to the rest of the states. According to this list, red
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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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When it comes to convicting someone of a DUI, there are few pieces of evidence more commonly cited than the breathalyzer. For better or for worse, breathalyzer results tend to hold a lot of sway over the final decision made in court. However, as reports of Massachusetts breathalyzer problems continue to flood in, things are
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First offense DUI charges can feel like they grind your life to a halt. Not only are you going to have a lot of questions and concerns to deal with, but depending on your situation, you may be without a driver’s license too.
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It’s not easy getting around without a driver’s license. Public transit is great, but the lack of flexibility can be a hassle to deal with, especially if you’re used to driving yourself to wherever you have to go. This is one of the many reasons that getting your driver’s license suspended after a 3rd DUI
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Not only does a third DUI (and any subsequent offense) classify as a felony in Massachusetts, but the consequences for a conviction are harsh, and usually involve mandatory time spent in jail.
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DUI laws in Massachusetts are incredibly strict and rank among some of the harshest in the country when it comes to the penalties for a conviction. If you have multiple DUI charges on your Massachusetts record, then getting charged again can leave you in a tough spot, to say the least.
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