On behalf of Attorney John B. Seed | Sep 16, 2020 | Drunk Driving
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...
On behalf of Attorney John B. Seed | Sep 4, 2020 | Drunk Driving
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...
On behalf of Attorney John B. Seed | Aug 28, 2020 | Drunk Driving
A ruling made by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court in February made an important change to a law that has been on the books since 1982. As a result of the ruling, drivers in the Bay State who are caught with an open container of alcohol in their vehicles will...
On behalf of Attorney John B. Seed | Aug 25, 2020 | Drunk Driving
Individuals facing operating under the influence charges might worry about the penalties they face and how a conviction can affect their future. In Massachusetts, courts order the installation and monitoring of an ignition interlock device for all multiple OUI...
On behalf of Attorney John B. Seed | Jul 31, 2020 | Drunk Driving
An OUI can lead to serious consequences, but what should drivers do when the governor allows for “cocktails to go?” This change allows restaurants an opportunity to sell mixed drinks and alcohol in sealed containers to take-out customers, but that could increase a...
On behalf of Attorney John B. Seed | Jul 16, 2020 | Drunk Driving
When police officers in Boston stop you because they suspect you are driving while drunk, they have an array of operating under the influence (OUI) testing methods to rely on. Some of these methods, such as walking a straight line, test your ability to complete simple...
On behalf of Attorney John B. Seed | Jun 15, 2020 | Drunk Driving
If you are facing drunk driving charges in New Bedford, perhaps you are unsure whether to hire an attorney. While hiring an attorney is not free, you need to weigh it against the cost of not hiring an attorney. Remember, an experienced OUI attorney knows the system...
On behalf of Attorney John B. Seed | Jun 9, 2020 | Blog, Drunk Driving
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...
On behalf of Attorney John B. Seed | Jun 4, 2020 | Drunk Driving
Alcoholism isn’t something you ever wanted, and it has caused a lot of problems in your life. You spend too much money on your habit, you feel emotionally unstable if you’re not drinking and maybe you even got pulled over for drunk driving. You want to be done with...
On behalf of Attorney John B. Seed | May 14, 2020 | Drunk Driving
People often think of addiction as something that other people choose. If someone is addicted to alcohol, for instance, others will say that they created the issue for themselves by choosing to drink every day or to drink to excess. But is this really how it works? Or...
