If you're accused of shoplifting, don't assume that the penalty will be so light that it's not worth fighting. Depending on the circumstances, including the item in question and value, penalties can be severe. The manner in which you fight a shoplifting charge depends...

When people find themselves facing criminal charges, their first focus is usually criminal penalties, including fines and jail time. They usually only start to think about the secondary, social consequences after they know what criminal penalties, like the loss of...

Police officers who have a reason to believe that a driver is impaired is going to take steps to determine if their belief is correct. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recognizes three phases that must occur in the drunk driving detection process....

Living in a dorm isn't the easiest thing to do, but it is a good college experience to have. One aspect of dorm life that takes some getting used to is having to live in the same room as a stranger or not your first choice for a roommate even if you do know your...

College students have a lot of things to think about. For some who are just coming into higher institutes of learning, the realization that they have to behave as adults, set their own schedules and keep up with their courses can be very stressful. They may quickly...

Most parents feel a powerful mixture of concern and pride when their children get accepted into college and leave home. The pride comes from knowing that your young adult child will likely have a bright future because they have chosen to continue their education. The...

Some people think they can "hold their liquor" better than others. While this might be the case, the factor that is going to matter when you are pulled over for the suspicion of drunk driving is what blood alcohol concentration you have at the time. There are many...

The first time you heard about the legal limit of 0.08% for blood alcohol concentration was from your parents. They warned you, when you started driver's ed, that you should never drink and drive. If your BAC went over 0.08%, they told you, you could get a drunk...

A conviction for driving under the influence (OUI) in New Bedford can have devastating effects. It can wreck your career, cost you thousands in fines and fees, destroy personal relationships and even land you in jail. Even a small amount of alcohol consumption can...

As you may be aware, getting an OUI, or drunk driving conviction, can affect your career and future employment. Imagine being an employer. You want to hire someone who can be at work on time, who is trustworthy and who is reliable. Then, you review the applicant's...