A series of serious and fatal crashes on Route 24 and I-195 have prompted state troopers to boost their patrol efforts on both highways, hoping to nab speeders, drunk drivers and careless motorists. Massachusetts DUI lawyers know that more patrols are likely to equal more arrests. It’s important to understand…
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DUI Arrest for Former Porn Star Jenna Jameson
Massachusetts DUI cases repeatedly prove no one is immune. Retired porn star Jenna Jameson recently became the latest high-profile person arrested for DUI. Massachusetts DUI attorneys understand that the charge that was filed in Jameson’s case was a misdemeanor. While that may not mean much to someone with Jameson’s wealth,…
DUI Lawyers in Massachusetts Watching Legislative Action on Melanie’s Law Loophole
Massachusetts DUI attorneys are paying close attention to the developments surrounding the efforts of state legislators to close a legal loophole that allows certain individuals convicted of Boston DUIs to avoid certain penalties. It involves Melanie’s Law and those individuals who may have admitted to driving drunk, but are not…
Discussion on the arrest and Police Report of Rhode Island State Senator Ruggerio
As a Massachusetts DUI lawyer, a frequent question surrounds the significance of statements contained in the police report. The arrest of Senator Ruggerio in Rhode Island resulted in his police report being published in the Providence Journal and provides a good opportunity to explain how I review DUI police reports.…
Massachusetts Drug OUI Cases On the Rise Due to Prescription Drug Abuse
Police in New York are reporting that drug DUI cases are on the rise, which likely means that Massachusetts drug OUI cases are on the rise as well due to prescription drug abuse and an increased emphasis on enforcement. The problem with this charge is that police are far behind…
President Obama’s Uncle Giggles in Framingham Court During OUI Hearing
President Barack Obama’s uncle, charged last month in Framingham, appeared amused in Framingham District Court by the number of journalists there to cover his OUI hearing, the Boston Herald reports. Onyango Obama, 67, was arrested last month and charged with OUI after he allegedly nearly hit a police cruiser with…