Massachusetts motorists who enjoy an evening out with friends but who are also concerned about the potentially devastating effects of drinking and driving may soon reap the benefit of one company's bid to end alcohol intoxication behind the wheel. In connection with a...
New saliva test for THC developed
Law enforcement in Massachusetts may have a new tool that detects THC levels in saliva as well as identifies drugs such as cocaine, heroin and morphine. Although the device, developed by researchers at Stanford University, still needs to be tested and approved by...
Effects of parental rules on alcohol use
Massachusetts parents may be interested to learn about a study that found that parental rules about drinking had an effect on how likely a child was to drink. The study looked at more than 1,000 people between the ages of 15 and 20 in 24 different cities. Participants...
Obama grants clemency to 111 nonviolent drug offenders
Massachusetts residents may have heard that President Barack Obama commuted the sentences of 111 federal inmates on Aug. 30. The individuals had been convicted of nonviolent drug offenses. According to White House Counsel Neil Eggleston, the commutations highlight...
Fast facts about pleading nolo contendere for DUI/OUI
Getting pulled over for DUI/OUI is serious business in Massachusetts. You will face penalties in both the court system and from the Registry of Motor Vehicles and it is a major disruption in the life of those who are charged. Rather than fight the case in court, which...
What are considered property crimes?
If someone is charged with a DUI, or assault, or drug charge, it is basically clear what authorities claim to have occurred: drunk driving, injury, and drugs. But what about someone who is accused of a property crime? It is a more vague classification of an offense....
