The common representation of an arrest for drunk driving arrest in Boston is a person standing on the side of the road blowing into a handheld breath testing device. If you happen to find yourself in such a position, then you may be contemplating why it is that law...
How college students can be accused of credit or debit card fraud
Many college students rely on a credit or debit card to pay for meals out, necessities and other expenses. While some choose to use services like PayPal and Venmo to transfer money to each other so that shared costs can be covered, others might choose to hand over...
Drunk driving cases and higher education
There are many ways in which drunk driving allegations can turn someone’s life upside down. Some people may suffer from a career point of view, while others may have a hard time with financial penalties and even time behind bars. Some people are in a unique...
Can tougher laws reduce drunk driving?
Like any other state, Massachusetts has its fair share of cases involving adults and minors driving under the influence. The accidents often caused by intoxicated drivers lead to some of the most heartbreaking incidents reported in the news. In spite of this,...
How can I avoid trouble at a sobriety checkpoint?
Maybe you are 100 percent sober. Perhaps you've consumed a couple of alcoholic beverages over the last few hours. Or maybe you're borderline drunk. Regardless of your situation, your nerves are sure to kick in as you approach a sobriety checkpoint. You hope to quickly...
Does my refusal to take a breathalyzer have to come up in court?
In 2017, the Massachusetts State Supreme Court made a landmark decision. It removed a rule that for 15 years had dictated if juries should be informed by a judge of a suspects’ refusal to submit to a breath test. According to NBC Boston 10, the 4-3 ruling now...
Safety on the road: Alcohol’s cumulative effect on drivers
People who are drinking alcohol often think they aren't as affected by it as they really are. Many times, they think that they are fine to try to drive home. Unfortunately, they are putting themselves and others at risk of being involved in a crash. There is also the...
Tips to stop your teenager from drinking and driving
For a teenager, peer pressure is a fact of life, one that can be extremely difficult to fight back against. Teenagers want to fit in, and fitting in might involve drug or alcohol use. As a parent, you probably spend a significant amount of time worrying about the...
Can my environment register false breathalyzer positives?
It is important for Massachusetts drivers to understand that breathalyzers are not infallible. If a police officer has pulled you over and the breathalyzer registers an alcohol level on your breath that you are sure is too high, you should consider that your...
Helpful information for defendants: 6 phases of a criminal trial
Deciding that you are going to go through a jury trial to resolve your criminal matter is a big step. You must be sure you are prepared. One way to do this is by gaining a bit of understanding about trials in general. Once you have this information, you can talk to...
