When you’re convicted of drunk driving in Massachusetts, your driver’s license will be suspended. The amount of time you’ll have to deal with this depends on how many prior convictions you have. It is imperative that you plan for this ahead of time because not having...
Why do the authorities continue to treat addicts like criminals?
The science is clear: Drug addiction is actually a disease -- just like many other diseases that expose the frailty of the human condition. It’s still not entirely clear why some people rapidly get caught up in a cycle of drug abuse and others do not, but the...
How an OUI can impact your career
If you’re charged with operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, your initial concern may be rooted in the immediate consequences in the event of a conviction. This can include everything from prison time to community service to a license suspension....
Do weapons influence the memories of witnesses and victims?
Eyewitness testimony is one of the most important parts of a lot of criminal trials involving violence. While those who witness or fall victim to assaults, robberies and other violent crimes definitely have our sympathy, there’s increasing evidence that we shouldn’t...
