On behalf of Attorney John B. Seed | Jul 30, 2019 | Uncategorized
Some people think they can “hold their liquor” better than others. While this might be the case, the factor that is going to matter when you are pulled over for the suspicion of drunk driving is what blood alcohol concentration you have at the time. There...
On behalf of Attorney John B. Seed | Jul 29, 2019 | Drunk Driving
Seeing young people become blackout drunk in Massachusetts is fairly common. Older people often follow this behavioral pattern as well. In fact, CNN reports that blackouts after binge drinking is extremely common. You may think of someone simply passing out. However,...
On behalf of Attorney John B. Seed | Jul 23, 2019 | Criminal Defense
A lot of illegal activity comes with a basis around personal gain, but may be committed due to desperate circumstances. While someone robs a store in order to get something for free another person might steal to pay their family’s bills. One person will break...
On behalf of Attorney John B. Seed | Jul 22, 2019 | Breath Test Refusal
One of the main differences in Massachusetts drunk driving laws over other states is that drivers can currently refuse a breath test. However, what happens if drivers are asleep when the police conduct their search? Or, if they fall asleep while in police custody and...
On behalf of Attorney John B. Seed | Jul 19, 2019 | Criminal Defense
In criminal cases, there are two types of juries. These each serve a different purpose but are both important to the process. It is helpful to understand the differences so that you have a better idea of what is going on. There is a chance that some criminal matters...
On behalf of Attorney John B. Seed | Jul 18, 2019 | Drivers License Suspension Or Revocation
Driving in Massachusetts is expensive. From the fees for a driver’s license to tickets, insurance and reinstatement, driving costs money. Driving also comes with grave responsibilities. Failure to take these responsibilities seriously could cost a driver, their...
On behalf of Attorney John B. Seed | Jul 17, 2019 | Uncategorized
The first time you heard about the legal limit of 0.08% for blood alcohol concentration was from your parents. They warned you, when you started driver’s ed, that you should never drink and drive. If your BAC went over 0.08%, they told you, you could get a drunk...
On behalf of Attorney John B. Seed | Jul 10, 2019 | Breath Test Refusal
When a Massachusetts motorist is pulled over by the police on suspicion of a DUI, it is natural to want to avoid giving the police officer any incriminating evidence by avoiding a breathalyzer test. However, even if you are able to circumvent taking a breath test,...
On behalf of Attorney John B. Seed | Jul 9, 2019 | Firm News
Teenage mistakes can come back to haunt young adults for many years in the future. Especially if the criminal justice system gets involved, it can be hard to move on from a criminal conviction. One of the most common issues that young adults face with the law is a...
On behalf of Attorney John B. Seed | Jul 2, 2019 | Uncategorized
A conviction for driving under the influence (OUI) in New Bedford can have devastating effects. It can wreck your career, cost you thousands in fines and fees, destroy personal relationships and even land you in jail. Even a small amount of alcohol consumption can...
