Drivers in Massachusetts who are stopped for suspicion of driving under the influence will be asked to take a breathalyzer test. While it is possible in the state to refuse it, there are consequences related to saying no.
The impact of drunk driving on child custody
We have explored many of the different ways in which those charged with driving under the influence are affected. From the loss of their driving privileges to prison time and costly fines, these charges can certainly make life challenging in different ways. However, drunk driving charges can create additional hardships for people in ways that are often overlooked. For example, drunk driving can spell trouble for those who are in the middle of a custody dispute, or anticipate that they will be going through a dispute over child custody in the near future. In Boston, and other Massachusetts cities, parents in this position need to be prepared.
DUI conviction and global entry refusal
Frequent travelers from Massachusetts who want to apply for Global Entry may be disappointed if they have a DUI on their record. The government is denying applications of people who have had past convictions, even minor ones.
Heroin addiction comes with serious consequences
The heroin problem has reached epidemic proportions in many parts of the country. For the women and men who are addicted to the drug, getting clean can feels impossible. Addicts also face another hard truth: They will likely become involved in the criminal justice system.
Reasonable doubt and Massachusetts blood alcohol tests
Although taking a chemical test to determine blood alcohol content may seem like a bad idea for someone in Massachusetts who has had a few drinks, refusing could lead to more trouble. Regardless of BAC levels, though, drivers have rights. According to the instructions the Commonwealth of Massachusetts provides to jurors, one of those is the need for proof beyond a reasonable doubt that a person was operating the vehicle with a BAC of 0.08 percent or higher.
