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...
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 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 | 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
