On behalf of Anthony M. Salerno, P.C. | Oct 28, 2016 | Drunk Driving
Voters in Massachusetts will soon decide whether or not to legalize the recreational use of marijuana in their state. The bill has both proponents and opponents. If the bill passes, then the sale of marijuana would be taxable. Opponents of the legislation argue that...
On behalf of Anthony M. Salerno, P.C. | Oct 20, 2016 | Drunk Driving
People in Massachusetts and across the country could one day be using their smartphones to tell them when they are too drunk to drive. A system is under development that involves a smartphone app paired with a wearable device that detects blood alcohol content through...
On behalf of Anthony M. Salerno, P.C. | Oct 13, 2016 | Drug Charges
Massachusetts residents may be interested in the contents of a report from the American Civil Liberties Union that has found that people with relatively low-level drug offenses may still be facing lengthy sentences. According to the ACLU, decades of imprisoning people...
On behalf of Anthony M. Salerno, P.C. | Oct 12, 2016 | Criminal Defense
Is it possible to fail a field sobriety test if you are sober? Unfortunately, these tests are unreliable and it is indeed possible to fail them when you’re sober. If you are pulled over for suspected drunk driving, you may be asked by a police officer to...
On behalf of Anthony M. Salerno, P.C. | Oct 6, 2016 | Criminal Defense
People in Massachusetts may not be aware of a law regarding criminal cases that is sometimes known as the Brady rule. According to this rule, a prosecutor must inform the defense if evidence is discovered that is favorable and material to the defense’s case....
