Knowledge is power. At Nate Amendola Defense, we maintain this online legal library to provide free, in-depth articles on a wide range of Massachusetts criminal cases. Facing OUI charges in Plymouth County? Browse our OUI articles here.
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How Long Will it Take to Resolve My OUI?How long an operating under the influence case takes to resolve depends on the nature and stage of the proceedings at which the charge is ultimately disposed of
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Understanding the Basics of an OUI ChargeOUI cases are simply drunk driving cases. The better thing to do is to call them impaired driving cases. That’s because one doesn’t need to be “drunk” to get arrested or convicted.
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Are There Any Advantages to Refusing the Field Tests or BreathalyzerFrom the perspective of someone facing an operating under the influence charge, the immediate penalty for refusing to consent to field sobriety tests or a breathalyzer is harsher than the immediate penalty
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May 2022 Nate Amendola Defense NewsletterNate Amendola Monthly Newsletter May 2022
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Recreational Cannabis - Understanding This OUI in Less than a MinuteRecreational cannabis has been legal in Massachusetts for those over 21 since 2016. Individuals can legally have up to one ounce (five grams of which may be concentrated) of marijuana on their person, up to ten ounces of marijuana in their home, and cultivate no more than six plants.
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What Are Ignition Interlock Devices?An Ignition Interlock device (IID) is a small breathalyzer that is installed in your car. The device is about the size of a cell phone. An IID is connected to the ignition system and prevents a car from starting unless the driver gives a passing deep lung air sample.
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How Can I Get My Driver’s License Reinstated After an OUI Arrest or Conviction?OUI offenses—whether an arrest or conviction— impact your driver’s license. It's important to know what to do in order to get your license reinstated
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Will a DUI Conviction affect my ability to get or maintain a Security Clearance?Knowing how to approach a request for security clearance is everything. Be prepared for questions about your conviction, and answer them with complete honesty.
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How Will a Drunk Driving Conviction Impact My Ability to Go to College?Be prepared to disclose disciplinary infractions. Some schools can look past the conviction when other schools ask for an explanation regarding your conviction.
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Does Massachusetts have an Open Container Law?Open container laws have changed in Massachusetts. Even though it is still illegal to have an open container, It is no longer considered a criminal offense.
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Underage Drinking and Driving in MassachusettsYou can expect several turns of events if you get pulled over for driving under the influence of alcohol. Understand what you can expect if you're under age 21.
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What Do Police Look for When Searching for Drunk Drivers on a Highway?Many, if not most, drunk driving arrests start out as simple automobile stops for bad or erratic driving.