Going into a business and taking merchandise without paying for it is considered shoplifting; however, that isn't the only action that might lead to a shoplifting charge. You can also be charged with shoplifting if you change the price of an item, which could be...
Can you refuse a breathalyzer test?
Like many states throughout the country, Massachusetts has strict laws that govern how alleged drunk drivers are charged. Questions still remain about an individual's rights after being pulled over or arrested on suspicion of DUI/DWI/OUI, such as "do I have to take...
Report provides insight into state’s high recidivism rates
Individuals who are convicted of criminal charges in Massachusetts appear to be more likely to later be arrested and convicted of additional criminal charges. This fact is evident in a report that was recently released by the Council of State Governments which details...
Will police officers soon be allowed to plug into our cellphones?
While today's motor vehicles are safer than ever, unfortunately today's drivers are also more distracted than ever. The proliferation of mobile technologies like smartphones and personal tablets have made it easier and more tempting than ever for drivers to text,...
Massachusetts among states taking steps to reduce prison population
The overcrowding of U.S. prisons has been a long-standing and well-documented problem. The financial costs associated with incarceration are significant and, according to the U.S. government, during 2014, the average cost of incarceration per inmate was $30,619.85. In...
No more automatic license suspensions for drug convictions
It's been a long road to get to this point, but Massachusetts has finally abolished the automatic driver's license suspension for drug crime convictions. As we mentioned in a previous blog post, the Massachusetts House passed a bill to eliminate the automatic license...
