Criminal Defense

People accused of drunk driving generally face criminal charges in one of two situations. Many people get arrested when they display obviously diminished driving abilities, such as when they swerve all over the road or cause collisions. The state can also prosecute...

Police officers generally gather several different types of evidence to support their claims of impaired driving. Oftentimes, chemical test results are a major part of the state's case. However, field sobriety test results can also play an important role in an...

In Massachusetts, an operating under the influence (OUI) charge is the same as a driving under the influence (DUI) charge in many other states. Drivers who display obvious impairment or who failed chemical tests may be subject to arrest and prosecution. The penalties...

Police officers can conduct targeted traffic stops when they suspect that someone has broken the law. When officers notice someone driving unusually slowly, swerving or otherwise behaving in a potentially impaired manner at the wheel, they might stop that driver and...

Those arrested on allegations of criminal conduct in Massachusetts often feel hopeless. The state may seem to have a strong case against them, and they might face what seem like unnecessarily extreme charges. Prosecutors often bring the harshest charges they can...

The biggest concern most people have when facing criminal charges in Massachusetts is the risk of going to jail. No one wants to lose their freedom. Defendants may also worry about how time in state custody could hurt their relationships or their careers. Many...

As stronger and more lethal drugs become increasingly easy to obtain, law enforcement and health officials continue to look for ways to minimize the mounting death toll from overdoses. Many overdose victims can be saved if they get the right help in time....

Most Americans know their Miranda rights by heart – simply from years of watching the Law & Order franchise and other TV shows and movies. When you’re the one being pulled over or stopped by police, however, don’t expect to remember them. The “right to remain...

Federal rules and also Massachusetts court precedent both help protect members of the public from state overreach. Police officers cannot conduct a search just because they want to go through someone's property and find a reason to arrest them, for example. There are...

Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious offense in Massachusetts punishable by a fine of not less than $500 or more than $5,000 and/or imprisonment for not more than two and one-half years. Therefore, when you get pulled over for a suspected DUI, it’s important...