DUI Laws & Defense in Massachusetts

🎄  The holidays in Worcester County are a time for warmth, connection, and celebration, from family dinners on Shrewsbury Street to office parties downtown. But for many, the season brings elevated risks on the road. Between increased traffic, winter weather, and holiday toasts, the margin for error shrinks. The sobering truth is that impaired driving spikes during the holidays across Massachusetts. If you face an OUI charge, the consequences can be immediate and severe. The

Under Massachusetts General Laws (M.G.L.) Chapter 90, Section 24, operating a vehicle with a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or higher constitutes an OUI for drivers aged 21 and older. Stricter standards apply to specific groups: Commercial drivers : Subject to a lower BAC limit of 0.04%. Drivers under 21 : Face a zero-tolerance policy, where any detectable alcohol can lead to OUI charges. This legal threshold establishes the foundation for OUI enforcement, with la

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court's ruling in Commonwealth v. Lindsay A. Hallinan  has created a unique opportunity for...