Law Office of Shane W. Surrette Legal Blog

            If you are stopped under suspicion of operating under the influence of liquor in MA, you are likely to be offered field sobriety tests.  Additionally, in most instances, you will be asked on scene to blow into a portable breathalyzer device.             It...

Mass. General Laws chapter 90 section 24(1)(a)(1) provides in relevant part, “whoever operates a motor vehicle on a public way while under the influence of marijuana, narcotic drugs, depressants, or stimulant substances, shall be punished.” A recurring issue in these...

Mass. General Laws Chapter 90 section 22 allows the Registry of Motor Vehicles to take the license of anyone it believes to be an immediate threat to public safety.   The standard is whether the registrar has reason to believe that continuing operation will be so...

Traffic violations, such as speeding tickets, are an unfortunate part of life for drivers across Massachusetts.  Speeding tickets in particular can be costly.  In addition to the speeding fine itself, drivers also have to pay for increased car insurance premiums and...

Felony convictions begin long criminal process.

Penalties for carrying a firearm without a license.

The admissibility of the breathalyzer test in the state of Massachusetts changes regularly.  For those not familiar with the breath test, this is a test given to those suspected of driving while under the influence of alcohol.  The test is given at the police station...

Getting charged with OUI or DUI in Massachusetts can have stiff penalties.  For a first time offender in Massachusetts, these penalties can range from jail time, fines, license suspension, and mandated substance abuse treatment programs.  If you have a minor in the...

Drug trafficking is a serious crime that can carry stiff penalties.  If you are charged with drug trafficking, it is critical that you seek proper legal representation immediately.  By working with an experienced criminal defense trial attorney, your chances of a fair...

Firearm and gun charges can lead to jail time