One of the most severely punished criminal offenses in Massachusetts is getting caught with drugs. Depending on the type and amount of drugs in your possession, you could be looking at jail time, fines, and a criminal record. Actual versus constructive possessive Drug...
How can a DUI charge hurt your career?
Being convicted of a DUI in Massachusetts can have long-ranging effects on your career. If you are employed in a professional position, such a conviction can result in your immediate dismissal. You may then find it very hard to even get a job interview. Your DUI will...
Challenging the reliability of a breath test in Massachusetts
If you have been charged with an OUI in Massachusetts, you may wonder how to challenge the breath test administered at the time of your arrest. Therefore, let's discuss some of the most common ways you can use to build a defense. The test kit was not reliable You can...
Interrogation methods to be aware of in Massachusetts
If you are arrested, the police officers may interrogate you in hopes of getting a confession. It is important to be aware of the different types of interrogation techniques so that you can protect your rights. The good cop/bad cop technique This technique involves...
Mistakes police make during DUI stops
All states have laws to combat drunk driving with various penalties, such as jail, loss of license and fines. However, police in Massachusetts and around the country can make mistakes when they conduct traffic stops, which may get a case dismissed. Unlawful traffic...
Top 5 driving violations
If you are a driver in Massachusetts, it is important to be aware of the various driving violations that can get you in trouble with the law. There are many different penalties for violating traffic laws, and the consequences can be serious. Speeding If you're caught...
The unequal treatment of pretrial detention
It's an unfortunate truth that, more often than not, the impacts of pretrial detentions disproportionately impact people of color in Massachusetts just as it does the rest of the United States. This is according to new research, which suggests that bail amounts are...
Challenging a field sobriety test in Massachusetts
Although sobriety tests are often used as evidence of drunk driving, they are not always fair. Given that OUI (operating under the influence) charges can have serious consequences, it is important to understand how you can challenge a sobriety test. Flaws in the...
Do you have to answer any questions at an OUI/DUI stop?
Being stopped by a Massachusetts law enforcement officer while behind the wheel can be a frustrating experience. The protocol associated with a traffic stop alone can be problematic, as the investigation begins immediately before being questioned about a driving...
5 factors that can complicate your OUI case
You should never lose hope that you can find an acceptable solution to OUI charges. Every case is potentially winnable with the proper legal strategy and understanding. There are no guarantees in criminal law, but a person charged with drinking and driving in...