Controlled substances laws limit the right to possess, use and transfer certain medications. When a doctor prescribes medication to a patient, only that one person has the legal right to possess or take that drug. If you don't need every pill in the prescription...
Penalties for drunk driving with a child in the car
When you suffer from alcohol dependence, you may act in ways you otherwise would not. Consuming alcohol before getting behind the wheel is one such example. Massachusetts takes operating under the influence quite seriously under any circumstance. However, the...
Understanding plea bargaining
In the movies, when someone is wrongly accused of a crime, they go to trial. Their brilliant attorney proves their innocence, and they walk out of the courtroom a free man or woman. In the real world, things are very different. Less than 10% of criminal cases make it...
College students and drunk driving: How to avoid trouble with the law
As a college student, it’s safe to assume that you want to have a good time. While learning is important to you, there’s nothing wrong with also using this time of your life to meet others, socialize and enjoy life. But here’s the problem: Some college students don’t...
How criminal convictions can impact your gun ownership rights
The U.S. Constitution enshrines some of the most important civil protections for American citizens. Among them is the right to lawfully possess a firearm, which is covered in the Second Amendment. In general, there are relatively few limitations on the right to own...
Do you have to stop at or drive through a sobriety checkpoint?
You're headed home from a dinner date or maybe a business meeting. You had a beer or cocktail, but you feel like you are okay to drive. However, your confidence quickly evaporates as you look ahead and realize that you will soon have to pass through a sobriety...
