The law in Massachusetts is clear when it comes to drunk and drugged driving – operating under the influence (OUI) is illegal and punishable with serious penalties, including jail time. After the passing of Melanie's Law in 2005, the penalties for operating under the influence in the Commonwealth increased. Find out how Melanie's Law...

During a traffic stop involving a driver who is suspected of operating under the influence (OUI) in Massachusetts, a law enforcement officer can rely on two tests of the driver’s sobriety: a chemical test and a field sobriety test. The results of either could be used to build an OUI case against the driver...

Being arrested or convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) or operating under the influence (OUI) of drugs or alcohol can impact your life in many ways, such as temporarily taking away your license and requiring you to pay thousands of dollars in fines. If you were charged with a DUI while outside of...

If you get arrested in Massachusetts, you may expect to be charged with a crime. Unfortunately, however, something called criminal charge stacking could result in facing many different criminal charges – even several at once. This could significantly increase the penalties connected to the case against you. If you find yourself in this overwhelming...

Although pulling a false fire alarm might seem like a harmless prank, it is a crime under Massachusetts law. You or your teenager could be charged with the crime of disorderly conduct or disturbing the peace, which can result in fines and even jail time, depending on the circumstances. If you or your child...