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Potential consequences of refusing a breath test

On behalf of Attorney John B. Seed | Aug 28, 2019 | Breath Test Refusal

Many drivers are aware that they may be able to refuse a breath test in Massachusetts. While this may help them to avoid a drunk driver charge, it is not without consequences. According to Mass.gov, if a police officer suspects a driver of operating a vehicle under...

Police can order blood drawn and tested while drunk drivers sleep

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...

Refusing a breath test does not eliminate DUI evidence

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,...

How do alcohol breath tests work?

On behalf of Attorney John B. Seed | Apr 25, 2019 | Breath Test Refusal

Breath testing is commonly used in Massachusetts and throughout the U.S. by law enforcement agencies in order to identify if drivers are under the influence of alcohol. Under the state’s implied consent law, you could face serious civil penalties if you refuse a...

Does my refusal to take a breathalyzer have to come up in court?

On behalf of Attorney John B. Seed | Mar 14, 2019 | Breath Test Refusal

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...

Underage drinking and breath test refusal

On behalf of Attorney John B. Seed | Jan 11, 2019 | Breath Test Refusal

When someone is pulled over for DUI, they may be flooded with uncertainty and negative emotions such as extreme stress and fear. This can be a very difficult position to find yourself in, to say the least. Some people decide to refuse a breath test for various...

Should you refuse or submit to taking the breathalizer test?

On behalf of Attorney John B. Seed | Oct 24, 2018 | Breath Test Refusal

If you are pulled over in Massachusetts for suspicion of drunk driving, you are probably just a little stressed out. There are many things going on in your mind and you may not be thinking straight. To make things worse, the officer will ask if you are willing to take...

False accusations of refusing a breath test

On behalf of Attorney John B. Seed | Sep 7, 2018 | Breath Test Refusal

When it comes to drunk driving allegations, there are many different angles to consider. Aside from the penalties that may come with these allegations, some people face additional consequences because they refused to take a breath test. Moreover, there are unique...

What is implied consent?

On behalf of Attorney John B. Seed | May 16, 2018 | Breath Test Refusal

When you obtain your Massachusetts driver’s license, you may be warned that by completing the process you are now held to Massachusetts’s implied consent laws regarding operating under the influence. But what exactly does that mean, and how does it impact your...

Can you legally refuse a breath test in Massachusetts?

On behalf of Attorney John B. Seed | Jan 12, 2018 | Breath Test Refusal

You may be tempted to try to sneak under the radar when driving under the influence on Massachusetts streets and highways. But when the inevitable happens and you are pulled over by the police for behavior indicative of drunken driving, you may feel, under implied...
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