Category: DUI

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has always taken driving under the influence (OUI) very seriously. This became even more so in 2005, when Massachusetts enacted Melanie’s Law, named for a thirteen-year-old girl who was killed by a drunk driver. The law increased the penalties and punishments for OUI convictions, as well as created...

No one plans to get stopped on suspicion of DUI, but it happens more often than you might think. A momentary mistake or misunderstanding can quickly lead to serious consequences. Massachusetts law sets clear rules for determining impairment, but the process isn’t always as straightforward as it seems. For many, the experience...

When it comes to DUI stops in Massachusetts, law enforcement officers often rely on a series of field sobriety tests to determine if a driver is impaired. One of the most important tests used is the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN) test. Understanding this test and its implications can greatly benefit individuals facing...