Criminal Defense

People arrested for operating under the influence (OUI) offenses often don't know what to do. They may catastrophize the situation, imagining the worst outcome possible. They may then make desperate attempts to mitigate the consequences that they face. Those...

Operating under the influence (OUI) charges are relatively common. Drivers can get arrested for displaying reduced ability at the wheel or after failing a chemical test. Many people facing OUI charges choose to plead guilty. While every defendant has the right to...

Any driver can be pulled over at a traffic stop if law enforcement officials have reason to believe that they may be driving under the influence of alcohol. During a traffic stop, a driver’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC) can determine if they will be charged with...

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....