When a loved one has an addiction, e.g., a spouse, child or another family member, your instinct is to support and help them. However, some of your instinctive behaviors may cause more harm than good. You need to understand the difference between supporting your...
Police say man was drunk when he tried to flee
A Massachusetts man who allegedly lost control of his vehicle on the night of May 14 and then attempted to elude police officers has been charged with drunk driving. In addition to the DUI charge, the man faces counts of leaving the scene of an accident, operating a...
Legal prescription drug use can lead to impaired driving charges
When most people think of impaired driving charges, they probably think about alcohol or illegal drugs. The truth is that even the use of legally prescribed medications, taken as directed by a physician, can result in criminal charges in Massachusetts. The fact that a...
Cocaine offenses are serious felonies in Massachusetts
Drug crimes are taken very seriously in Massachusetts, and this includes cocaine-related offenses. While the Commonwealth classifies them as felonies, that doesn't mean you can't fight the charges or that you don't have any options regarding the course of your...
You need to know how alcohol can impact your body and mind
Many people don't realize how alcohol can affect them. If you plan on heading out to some parties this weekend, take the time to review some of the basics regarding alcohol and your body and mind. This might help you to figure out whether you can safely drive. Getting...
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...
Field sobriety tests have two forms: Know the difference
Law enforcement officers can use a variety of tools to catch drunk drivers. Once an officer sees a driver who is likely impaired, the officer will usually pull the vehicle over. After police officers or troopers communicate with the driver, they will make a...
Demystifying first-offense drunk driving charges
A drunk driving charge can be difficult to deal with, especially when it is your first charge. You might be worried about the outcome. The entire process might seem confusing. You have to think about the criminal justice aspect of the case, but you also have to think...
Alcohol and the body: Factors that affect blood alcohol content
You love hanging out with friends and having a good time, but you also know that drinking too much and getting behind the wheel could put you at risk of being arrested. Even if you monitor how much you drink, the only real way to know if you're over the legal limit or...
5 possible collateral consequences of a DUI conviction
You have a lot to think about when you are facing a drunk driving charge. One of the main things you need to think about is your defense plan. While some people want to have a not guilty verdict at the end of the case, others simply want to ensure that they are facing...
