Boston Laws
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Boston, the capital and largest city of Massachusetts, was founded by English colonists nearly 400 years ago. The greater metropolitan Boston area comprises roughly 4.5 million people and one of the largest economies in the country. Navigating Boston's court system can seem daunting at first, which is why FindLaw has compiled the following articles and resources. Here you will find information about drunken driving charges (OUI), personal injury cases, car accidents, and additional legal information for Bostonians. Additionally, we have provided a Boston court directory to help you get to the right location.