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Protect your right against self-incrimination
One of the best things about living in the U.S. is that you have certain rights that you maintain at all times regardless of the situation. This includes rights you retain even when under arrest or accused of a crime in Massachusetts. In fact, during a time like this,...
Many factors could undermine reliability of alcohol breath tests
Police officers in Massachusetts have relied on alcohol breath tests to detect alcohol consumption among drivers for years. The results of the test can justify arresting people, and the readings often provide what the courts consider factual evidence of operating a...
Turning clocks back increases the risk of traffic accidents
At the beginning of November, daylight saving time came to an end in Massachusetts, making days shorter and disrupting sleep patterns for area residents. Unfortunately, this can lead to an uptick in car accidents. According to AAA, turning the clock back can interrupt...
Community service burdens poor defendants
Massachusetts readers might be interested to learn that court-ordered community service harms low-income defendants of color, according to a new study. The study, which is entitled "Work, Pay, or Go to Jail: Court-Ordered Community Service in Los Angeles," was...
What to do during a DUI stop
Every day we’re faced with decisions. Some of these decisions involve weighing right versus wrong when determining which choice is correct. The same is true for when law enforcement suspects you of drunk driving. While it’s good to know and understand your...
Property owners file more insurance claims for Halloween
Spooky season is the favorite time of year for many in Massachusetts. It is a time to dress up and invoke the power of make-believe. While the holiday is geared mostly toward children, adults love it too. Unfortunately, there is one thing about Halloween that many...
Is sharing prescription drugs illegal?
If you are like many Massachusetts residents, you may have some leftover prescription pain relievers in your medicine cabinet from a previous injury or illness. When a friend gets an injury, you may decide to share your leftover medication to help manage the pain....
What are the steps to reinstate your driver’s license?
There are several ways you may lose your Massachusetts driver's license, including getting a conviction for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Once your suspension has expired, there are a few tasks you may need to complete in order to reinstate your...
Advocate groups pushing for ignition interlocks with first OUI
You can face stiff penalties for driving under the influence of alcohol in Massachusetts. Even if it is your first conviction for operating under the influence (OUI), the court can charge you heavy fines and even take away your license for a year. But in...
Going back to work with an arrest or prison record
There’s a lot of talk about the improving job market in Massachusetts and the rest of the United States. However, there are some people in America who desperately want to work but struggle to get hired. These are people with arrest records or who have served...
