A Massachusetts police officer may take you into custody for drunk or impaired driving based on the results of field sobriety tests. However, you may be able to challenge the results of those tests as part of your criminal defense strategy. If your efforts are...
Criminal Defense
Can you challenge the results of a breath test?
Being charged with a DUI in Massachusetts can disrupt your entire life. However, there are ways you can challenge the results of a breath test. How breath tests work While these tests are often reliable, there are times when they might not give accurate results. For...
What does it mean to commit burglary?
In Massachusetts, you could be charged with burglary if you enter any structure without authorization. If convicted of the charge, you may spend time in jail, pay a fine or face other consequences. However, it's important to understand that you aren't guilty of a...
Massachusetts judge rules to permit breath-tests in DUI cases
A Massachusetts District Court judge handed down a ruling on Jan. 10 that will allow law enforcement agencies in the state to once again use a controversial breath-testing device in drunk driving cases. Use of the Draeger Alcotest 9510 was suspended in November 2021...
What to know about OUI in Massachusetts
While many states use DUI for driving under the influence, Massachusetts calls it OUI. OUI stands for operating under the influence, which is a punishable offense. A driver may face several penalties for driving under the influence. Overview of OUI in Massachusetts...
Could legal Adderall use lead to a DUI charge?
A person with a legal prescription for Adderall may use the drug as directed by a doctor. Arresting someone for possession of Adderall might not stand up in court when the accused presents proof of a valid prescription. However, there could be instances where taking...
Massachusetts civil asset forfeiture
When you are a suspect in a crime, the police and prosecutors will look for any shred of evidence connected to the crime and use it in court. In Massachusetts, law enforcement officers have the right to confiscate your assets and even do so indefinitely. You may want...
An overview of Massachusetts impaired driving laws
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts prohibits you from operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. If you are found to be driving while impaired, you will likely be taken into custody. If you are convicted on a drunk driving charge, you may...
Is a boating-related DUI possible?
Taking a boat out on the Massachusetts coast or onto a lake is not unlike driving a car. Captains must avoid hitting objects, such as buoys and bridges. Crashing into another boat at high speed may lead to fatalities, which is why speeding and other ill-advised...
Can a first-time offender avoid jail time?
Each state has certain laws that are unique to its jurisdiction, and Massachusetts is clearly in this category with respect to drug possession. While those who have had prior trouble with the law regarding drugs are not eligible for a case deferment, those who have a...
