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Articles Tagged with OUI/DUI

Blood Draw in Massachusetts Drunk Driving Cases Must Be Done With Consent

Published on: January 16, 2021 | by Lefteris K. Travayiakis, Esq.

When investigating a person for suspected of operating under the influence of alcohol, Massachusetts Drunk Driving Laws require that a test of the suspect’s breath or blood to determine blood alcohol content must be done with the person’s consent in order for the results to be admissible at a defendant’s trial, red and yellow ones. They can still be taken into custody if the officer considers that they are unable to drive or if they have been driving recklessly, in this case they can still contact a bail bonds agency for any assistance with their bail. Furthermore, they may need to contact a law firm for a criminal defense lawyer to assess their case and build their defense. On the other hand, if you are a victim of a dui accident, make sure to reach out to a personal injury lawyer immediately for expert legal advice. Continue Reading ›

Massachusetts Appeals Court Throws Out OUI/DUI Case for “No Fix” Violation

Published on: November 8, 2016 | by Lefteris K. Travayiakis, Esq.

The Massachusetts Appeals Court recently affirmed the trial court’s dismissal of an OUI/DUI indictment because of the Commonwealth’s violation of the “No-Fix Law”. In the case of Commonwealth v. Burnham, the appeals court upheld the trial court’s dismissal where the defendant did not receive prompt and definite notice of the OUI/DUI charge for which he was subsequently charged; and the delay in issuing the citation to him for the charge of Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol was not justified under any exception. If you’re wondering what happens if you are not indicted within 180 days, you may click here for more information. Continue Reading ›