This post discusses the background of sobriety checkpoints in the state and potential defenses to DUI charges. The Fourth Amendment of the Constitution provides for protection against unreasonable searches. In an attempt to reduce the number of drunk drivers on the...
Ignition interlock devices may be required in order to drive again after being convicted of Operating Under the Influence offenses in Massachusetts. The consequences of an OUI conviction in Massachusetts may include many things and have an impact on drivers for a long...
There are many factors that can affect how quickly a person’s BAC level rises, like age, weight and gender. When drivers in Massachusetts operate a vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration level at or above 0.08, they could be found guilty of drunk driving, states...
Medical marijuana is regulated in Massachusetts, but recreational marijuana use may come with criminal penalties. In many states across the country, marijuana has been approved for medical purposes. A small number of other states, such as Colorado, have legalized...
Underage drinkers may have to enroll in special programs, serve extra suspensions and avoid suspension reductions when caught driving. Most Massachusetts residents understand the dangers of driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. According to the...
There are three standardized field sobriety tests approved for use by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Most Massachusetts residents may well have heard reports about how a driver was arrested for and charged with a drunk driving offense after...
