With the passage of Melanie’s Law on October 28, 2005, the penalties for Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol in Massachusetts were dramatically enhanced, especially for repeat offenders.   Under the “lifetime look-back” provisions of the law, the length of suspension resulting from a conviction is determined by the individual’s prior driving history and the exact . . . → Read More: What are the penalties for OUI?

If you’ve just been arrested on a charge of impaired operation, it is critical that you act fast to protect your rights and to preserve your right to a fair trial.  In a typical DUI case evidence that can prove your innocence can disappear quickly.  For example, you may lose the opportunity to obtain favorable . . . → Read More: I’ve just been arrested, what should I do?

No.  Unfortunately, if your license is under suspension as a result of your refusal to submit to a breath test, you are not eligible for any form of Hardship and/or Work License.   What the police won’t tell you is that, if you are found Not Guilty during the period of that suspension, you can . . . → Read More: I lost my license for refusing a breath test, can I drive to work?