Author name: The Law Office of Brian Simoneau, P.C

A license suspension can have devastating impacts. It can interfere with your ability to hold a job, maintain an active social life, get your kids to school, and so much more.  As such, many people will go to great lengths to keep driving following a driver’s license suspension in Boston. However, the National Driver Register …

The Role of the National Driver Register in Driver License Suspensions in Boston Read More »

Massachusetts takes impaired driving seriously. They have some of the stiffest penalties in the country, and this surely helps explain the low drunk driving rate. Field sobriety tests are a primary tool used by police when investigating these crimes, but they’re not always trustworthy. In fact, physical and medical conditions can affect field sobriety tests. …

The Impact of Physical and Medical Conditions on Field Sobriety Tests in Boston Read More »

Massachusetts has one of the lowest arrest rates for drunk driving in the nation. There are many potential reasons behind this fact, but the severe penalties of an impaired driving conviction are no doubt a major factor. Before making an arrest, though, officers need probable cause. They utilize chemical tests and field sobriety tests in …

Field Sobriety Tests vs. Chemical Tests: Boston’s Approach to DUI Investigations Read More »

There are various tools that police use when deciding if a person is driving under the influence of alcohol. Field sobriety tests are typically conducted, but a breathalyzer is usually seen as the ultimate test. If it shows that a person has a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08% or higher, no other evidence matters. …

Police Misconduct Means Your Massachusetts OUI Conviction May Be Illegal and Possibly Overturned Read More »

For commercial truck drivers, their CDLs are their livelihood. Without them, they can’t drive for work — and this means they can’t earn a living. There are various ways that truckers can lose their license, but it typically comes down to either disqualification or suspension. So, what are the differences between these penalties — and …

CDL License Disqualification vs. Suspension: Key Differences and Consequences Read More »

Commercial truck drivers are the backbone of the American economy. They drive our country’s roadways daily to ensure we have all the products and necessities we’d ever require. However, an impaired driving conviction and other charges can result in a license suspension for commercial drivers. So, can CDL drivers get a hardship license in Boston? …

Hardship Licenses for CDL Holders in Boston: Understanding the Eligibility Criteria Read More »

In a town that’s well-known for its public transit system, it may not seem like driving is a necessity. However, Boston’s public transportation options aren’t for everyone. This can make it particularly difficult if you’ve had your license suspended. What many people don’t realize, though, is that it’s possible to have these decisions overturned. Even …

How to Appeal a Driver’s License Suspension in Boston: Step-by-Step Guide Read More »

Massachusetts is widely regarded as one of the strictest states when it comes to impaired driving. Our state’s operating under the influence (OUI) laws can land a person in prison for years after just one conviction. However, this is a fairly rare outcome. However, severe penalties involving your license are a whole different story. That’s …

Melanie’s Law and its Impact on Driver’s License Suspensions in Boston Read More »

Many New York DUI cases are reduced to “driving while ability is impaired” (DWAI), in violation of New York VTL § 1192. This statute simply states that “no person shall operate a motor vehicle while the person’s ability to operate such motor vehicle is impaired by the consumption of alcohol.” This statute is completely silent …

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