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In the interest in public safety, law enforcement reserves the right to conduct DUI/OUI checkpoints, also called sobriety checkpoints. For drivers—even those who aren’t under the influence of drugs or alcohol—these checkpoints can feel intimidating and potentially threatening to one’s legal rights. At The Law Office of Paul R. Moraski, our experienced criminal defense attorney in Massachusetts can help you … Read More

Massachusetts takes harassment and violent crimes, including domestic violence or other offenses related to restraining orders, very seriously in Massachusetts. If you have been charged with stalking or have committed stalking in violation of a restraining order in Massachusetts, you could be facing serious criminal penalties. To learn more about your legal rights and options, call the criminal defense attorney … Read More

For those who are facing operating under the influence (OUI) charges in Massachusetts, accepting a plea deal may be the best path forward. Before you accept a plea, however, it’s important to understand the elements of your case, the maximum sentence you may face otherwise, and your options outside of plea acceptance. At The Law Office of Paul R. Moraski, … Read More

Having an arrest or a conviction for a criminal offense on your permanent record can be a serious hindrance. It may impact your ability to get a job, volunteer at certain places, secure housing, obtain professional licenses, and more. Fortunately, both sealing and expungement exist as viable options for keeping your personal criminal history private. Here’s what you should know … Read More

If you have been charged with a criminal offense, there may be options for you outside of just going through a trial to await a finding of guilty or not guilty. Indeed, in addition to pursuing justice, one important purpose of the criminal justice system is rehabilitation. As such, pretrial diversion is a potential alternative to the prosecution of a … Read More

When you are charged with a crime in Massachusetts, you have the opportunity to defend yourself against the charges. As part of that defense, you have the right to view the prosecution’s evidence against you. In some cases, evidence may be insufficient, or it may even have been unconstitutionally obtained and subject to dismissal by the court as such. In … Read More

For the responsible driver or passenger, driving with an open container of an alcoholic beverage may seem like no big deal — especially if it’s their one and only for the night. Regardless of personal opinion or degree of individual responsibility, however, the law speaks clearly to the presence of open containers in motor vehicles that are in operation. Here’s … Read More

In Massachusetts, all drivers who hold a license are obligated to meet certain standards and expectations. For example, drivers are expected to demonstrate a high level of care when operating their motor vehicles, to refrain from ingesting any intoxicating substances before driving, and to consent to blood and breath alcohol testing if requested to do so by a law enforcement … Read More

Having a medical condition that impacts your quality of life is already tough enough to live with — now imagine a situation in which that medical condition leads to you being wrongly accused of a DUI. Some medical conditions, or the medications that are used to treat them, could indeed lead to symptoms or side effects that may be mistaken … Read More

Being arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while impaired (DWI) can be a life-changing event. You could lose your license, face jail time, lose professional licenses, be ordered to pay a large fine, and be ordered to attend an alcohol rehabilitation class. Which is why if you’re arrested for a DUI in Massachusetts, it’s important to know … Read More