Mass DUI Blog

Massachusetts DUI penalties escalate quickly across offense levels. A first-offense OUI carries fines and license suspension. A second offense adds mandatory jail time and ignition interlock. A third offense is a felony. Understanding the penalty structure lets defendants and their families make informed decisions about defense strategy and plea negotiation. Rory Munns of Mass DUI [...]

A Massachusetts breathalyzer challenge is often the difference between an OUI conviction and a dismissal or reduction. A breath test result showing a BAC of 0.08 or higher is not an automatic conviction. Massachusetts has had recurring litigation over breathalyzer reliability, calibration procedures, and testing protocols. Defense attorneys attack breath test evidence through calibration records, [...]

Massachusetts field sobriety test defense starts with the basic fact that field sobriety tests are voluntary in Massachusetts. Most drivers do not know that. Officers ask, drivers submit, and the results become the state's case for probable cause and the underlying OUI charge. When the driver did submit, the defense has to attack the NHTSA [...]

Scottish Citizen Arrested in the US Needs a Lawyer: Foxborough World Cup 2026 Guide When the Tartan Army descends on Foxborough for World Cup 2026, the atmosphere will be electric. But if a Scottish citizen arrested in the US needs a lawyer, the experience can quickly turn from festive to frightening. Whether you are arrested [...]

Drunk driving or operating a vehicle under the influence (OUI) is a serious crime in Massachusetts. This article will cover everything you need to know about Massachusetts DUI laws. We will look at the penalties, proper police procedure, building your defense, and field sobriety tests. After reading this article, you will have all the information [...]

You may want to consider a DUI expungement after you complete your sentencing for the crime. However, in Massachusetts, it isn't that simple. A DUI expungement is next to impossible in Massachusetts. In fact, the state doesn't offer expungement of criminal records in most cases. This article will outline your options for proceeding after a [...]

A traffic stop can be nerve wracking especially when a police officer pulls you over under suspicion of DUI. If you find yourself in this situation, it is important to stay calm and remember how you should handle yourself. There are some simple, yet effective ways to help yourself in any future court proceedings. The [...]

Driving under the influence of drugs is a crime much like alcohol. The penalties for each crime are the same. However, drugged driving is much more difficult to prove. This does not mean that it is legal to get behind the wheel while under the influence of any drug including prescription pills. This article will [...]

It is very common for people to be pulled over for a DUI stop and not know how they should conduct themselves. Getting nervous is common in these situations; it doesn't take a lot. Know what your rights are and what you should do isn't something that comes to most of us. You can read [...]

In the past, marijuana DUI testing was simple. Because marijuana was illegal everywhere, even a small trace of it in your system could get you a marijuana DUI. However, marijuana DUI testing isn't as easy as it used to be. With medical marijuana legal in many places, you can have a trace amount of marijuana [...]

Although most people think of Disney celebrities as family-friendly entertainers, they do have a dark side. Disney stars DUIs are frequent occurrences. If you want proof, just look at some of the recent Disney stars DUIs. All of these Disney celebrities had run-ins with the law for their drunk driving: Disney Stars DUIs There are [...]