Massachusetts Operating Under the Influence of Drugs Laws

In order for the state ofMassachusettsto convict someone of operating under the influence of drugs, the state needs to prove several things.  The police are allowed to arrest a person that is charged with operating under the influence of drugs inMassachusetts.   The crime of operating under the influence of drugs is governed by Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 90, Section 24.

Massachusetts Operating Under the Influence of Drugs Evidence

The prosecutor needs to prove three things beyond a reasonable doubt to have someone found guilty of operating under the influence of drugs.  First, the prosecution must prove that the defendant drove a motor vehicle.  Next, that the defendant drove the motor vehicle on a public way. And finally, the defendant was under the influence of drugs.  The drugs can include marijuana, depressants, vapors or glue.  A person does not need to be unconscious to be considered under the influence of drugs.

Massachusetts Criminal Operating Under the Influence of Drugs Defense Attorney

Operating under the influence of drugs is a serious crime in Massachusetts.  A defendant can be sent to jail if convicted of operating under the influence of drugs.  It is important that you have an experienced defense attorney to help if you if you are being charged with operating under the influence of drugs.  Attorney Chan will be able to create an aggressive defensive strategy to help you through your operating under the influence of drugs case.

Call Attorney Jason Chan to talk about your criminalOperating Under the Influence of Drugs case today at 508-808-8902.