On behalf of Attorney John B. Seed | Nov 5, 2020 | OUI
Those who have lost loved ones to drunk driving accidents have done an incredible job of lobbying for more laws about drunk driving and also increasing public awareness about the dangers of getting behind the wheel after having a few drinks. In 2005, Massachusetts...
On behalf of Attorney John B. Seed | Oct 28, 2020 | OUI
Massachusetts is one of several states that have made marijuana use legal for all adults 21 years of age and older. However, there are some restrictions on when and where the drug can be used. In particular, it’s still illegal to drive when you’re high — and...
On behalf of Attorney John B. Seed | Sep 2, 2020 | OUI
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...
On behalf of Attorney John B. Seed | Aug 25, 2020 | OUI
One of the most common things that people know about driving laws or operating under the influence (OUI) charges is that the legal blood alcohol concentration limit for a driver is 0.08%. This means that most adults can have a drink or perhaps two without exceeding...
On behalf of Attorney John B. Seed | Aug 25, 2020 | OUI
An OUI traffic stop is a stop made in Massachusetts because an officer believes that you are driving while impaired or that you have violated another traffic law. With this stop, the goal is to take dangerous drivers off the road, so the officer will use several field...
On behalf of Attorney John B. Seed | Aug 7, 2020 | OUI
Recidivism is a serious issue in the criminal justice system in the United States, likely in part because the focus is often on punishing individuals rather than rehabilitating them. Those accused of the same or similar charges multiple times in succession will face...
On behalf of Attorney John B. Seed | Jul 22, 2020 | OUI
Each state deals with drivers who operate under the influence differently, and Massachusetts falls somewhere near the middle of the pack when it comes to the severity of the repercussions lodged against its drunk drivers. You should expect to face harsh criminal...
On behalf of Attorney John B. Seed | Jul 8, 2020 | OUI
Did you know that you could be accused of operating a vehicle under the influence if you’re impaired due to prescription medications? Many people don’t know how seriously these drugs can affect them, but if they drive dangerously or appear impaired, then they could...
On behalf of Attorney John B. Seed | Jul 7, 2020 | OUI
For many people, over-consumption of alcohol and college are practically synonymous. People expect college students to overindulge when socializing and first learning about how alcohol affects their bodies in a setting where they don’t typically have the direct...
On behalf of Attorney John B. Seed | Apr 9, 2020 | OUI
As a parent with a child in college, you think back to your own college days often. You remember that care-free lifestyle and all the fun you had — and maybe you hope your own child makes better choices than you did. Specifically, you know that there is a risk...
